The Waikare River is a river in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand' North Island. It flows north from its origins between the peaks of Matawhio and Papakai north of Lake Waikaremoana to reach the Whakatāne River east of Murupara.
See also List of rivers of New Zealand
References
New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheet BF40 – Matahi New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheet BG40 – Waikaremoana