The Waimea River is a tributary of the Mataura River in Southland, New Zealand. The Waimea Plains around this river form part of the Southland Plains.
Coordinates: 45°57′27″S 168°40′37″E / 45.9575942794°S 168.676872253°E / -45.9575942794; 168.676872253
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