The Makuri Stream is a tributary of the Pātea River, in the upper catchment among the eastern Taranaki hill country.
The Makuri catchment falls entirely within the Stratford district, and takes in the settlements of Huinga, Huiroa and Kiore.
The valley floor lies between 150 and 200 metres (490 and 660 ft) above sea level, most of which was originally swamplands but is now reclaimed pasture.
The southern end of the valley where the stream meets the Pātea River is accessed via Toko Road and the settlement of Huinga.
The upper parts of the catchment are reached via Douglas Road and the settlements of Huiroa and Kiore.