The Waikakariki River is a river of the eastern Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows west from its sources in the foothills of the Raukumara Range to reach the Haparapara River 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Te Kaha.

• List of rivers of New Zealand

"Place name detail: Waikakariki River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 July 2009.