Waimea River, New Zealand

There are two Waimea River at opposite ends of New Zealand's South Island. Both are surrounded by fertile floodplains known locally as the Waimea Plains.

Waimea River, Southland

The Waimea River is a tributary of the Mataura River in Southland. The Waimea Plains around this river form part of the Southland Plains.

Waimea River, Tasman

The Waimea River is located in the north of the South Island of New Zealand. It is formed from the confluence of the Wairoa River and the Wai-iti River, which meet near Brightwater, The combined waters flow into Tasman Bay to the southwest of Richmond, opposite Rabbit Island.