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Orikaka River

Coordinates: 41°50′S 171°54′E / 41.833°S 171.900°E / -41.833; 171.900
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Orikaka River
Map
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationMatiri Range
Mouth 
 • location
Buller River
Length33 kilometres (21 mi)

The Orikaka River (also known as the Mackley River) is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows southwest from the southern end of the Matiri Range before turning south to flow into the Buller River five kilometres to the west of Inangahua.

The river physically connects with the Ngākawau River.

See also

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References

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

41°50′S 171°54′E / 41.833°S 171.900°E / -41.833; 171.900