| Waikari River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Hurunui River |
• elevation | 80 m (260 ft) |
| Length | 41 km (25 mi) |
The Waikari River is a river of the northern Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows generally east through a broad strath from its sources south of Hawarden, gradually veering northeast to reach the Hurunui 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Cheviot. The name Waikari comes from the Maori word wai meaning "water" and kari meaning "dig".[1]
- ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 25 March 2021.