Ūawa River
| Ūawa River | |
|---|---|
The Ūawa River mouth | |
| Native name | Ūawa (Māori) |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Gisborne District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Tauwharepārae |
| • coordinates | 38°16′18″S 178°6′33″E / 38.27167°S 178.10917°E |
| • elevation | 520 m (1,710 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Tolaga Bay |
• coordinates | 38°22′27″S 178°18′25″E / 38.37417°S 178.30694°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 86 km (282,000 ft) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Pangopango Stream → Waiau River → Hikuwai River → Ūawa River |
| River system | Ūawa River |
| Tributaries | |
| • right | Mangatokerau River, Mangaheia River |
The Ūawa River is a river in the Gisborne Region of New Zealand. The river drains an area of consisting of predominately managed forestry land northwest of Tolaga Bay. The river flows out into the Pacific at Tolaga Bay. The river is prone to flooding and has had significant issues with forestry slash.