| Pakarae River | |
| Mouth Location: | Pacific Ocean |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | New Zealand |
| Length: | 48km (30miles) |
The Pakarae River is a river of the Gisborne Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows a convoluted generally southeastern course from its sources 20km (10miles) inland from Tolaga Bay, reaching the Pacific Ocean 25km (16miles) northeast of Gisborne.