Orikaka River

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Orikaka River
Location
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Matiri 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.

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