It flows northeast from the Kaweka Range as one of the headwaters of the Mohaka River.

The Makino's entire length is within Kaweka Forest Park.

Geography The Makino River is situated in the eastern part of New Zealand's North Island, within the boundaries of the Kaweka Forest Park.

The river's flow varies seasonally, with higher water levels typically observed during the spring and early summer months due to snowmelt.

This article about a river in the Hawke's Bay Region is a stub.