The Whakatāne River or Ōhinemataroa is a major river of the Bay of Plenty region in the North Island of New Zealand. It flows north from near the small town of Ruatāhuna through Te Urewera, reaching the sea through the town of Whakatāne. The river is 95 kilometres long.
Country: New Zealand
Source: Confluence of the Kopaenui Stream and Mangaorongo Stream
Length: 95 km (59 mi)
Basin size: 1,280 km² (490 sq mi)
Progression: Whakatāne River → Bay of Plenty → Pacific Ocean
Landmarks: Muriwai's Cave; Wairaka Statue, Turuturu Roimata, Whakatane Heads; Whakatane Lookout, Te Hau Tutua Park
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