Waipara River (Canterbury)
| Waipara River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| District | Hurunui |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Pegasus Bay |
• coordinates | 43°09′06″S 172°47′59″E / 43.1516°S 172.7998°E |
| Length | 40 kilometres (25 mi) |
| Basin size | 726 square kilometres (280 mi2) |
The Waipara River is a river in Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. The river is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) long, and its catchment area is 726 square kilometres (280 mi2).
The river passes through the small town of Waipara on its 45-kilometre (28 mi) southeastward journey to the Pacific Ocean at the northern end of Pegasus Bay near Amberley.