The Hikuwai River is a river of the northeastern North Island of New Zealand. It flows south through a valley between two hill ridges to the north of Tolaga Bay, and for most of its length runs parallel with the Pacific coast, which lies 5 kilometres (3 mi) to the east. The river is a tributary of the Uawa River joining with it 10 kilometres (6 mi) before the Uawa flows into the sea at Tolaga Bay.

Hikuwai River
Location
Country	New Zealand
Region	Gisborne
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	Uawa River

In March 2022, heavy rainfall in the region caused the river to rise by over 9.6 metres, causing the nearby town of Mangatuna to be evacuated.[1]

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

"Place name detail: Hikuwai River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.

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