Waikaia River
The Waikaia River is a river in New Zealand, a tributary of the Mataura River. The name is probably a corruption of Wai-o-Whakaea. The moderate sized Waikaia River rises in swamps and tussock land in the Umbrella Mountains to the east of the headwaters of the…- Stream
- Also known as“Waikaia”“Wakaia”“Whakaea”“Whakaea River”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Riversdale.
Riversdale
Village
Riversdale is a small town in the Southland region of New Zealand. Riversdale is situated 5 km southwest of Waikaia River.
Waikaia River
- Category: body of water
- Location
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Latitude
-45.88333° or 45° 53′ south
Longitude
168.8° or 168° 48′ east
Open location code
4V6C4R82+M2
GeoNames ID
Satellite Map
Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Waikaia River”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Wendon and Waipounamu.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pyramid and Waikaia Hill.
Curious Streams to Discover
Uncover intriguing streams from every corner of the globe.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
New Zealand: Highlights
Learn more about Auckland and Wellington.