Kaukapakapa River

River in the Auckland Region, New Zealand

36°37′54″S 174°32′57″E / 36.6317°S 174.5491°E / -36.6317; 174.5491 MouthKaipara River
 • coordinates
36°38′43″S 174°26′37″E / 36.645278°S 174.443611°E / -36.645278; 174.443611Length18 km (11 mi)Basin featuresProgressionKaukapakapa River → Kaipara River → Kaipara HarbourTributaries  • leftWaikaitamure Stream, Waikahikatea Stream, Ourauwhare River • rightTe Kuru StreamBridgesShanks Bridge

The Kaukapakapa River is a river of New Zealand's North Island. It flows west, reaching the southernmost point of the Kaipara Harbour close to the town of Helensville. The small township of Kaukapakapa lies on the banks of the river, some 5 kilometres (3 mi) from its mouth.

Description

The Kaukapakapa River flows westward through farmland and the township of Kaukapakapa, before entering the Kaipara River near the mouth of the Kaipara River.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Egarr, G. D.; Egarr, J. H. (1981). New Zealand Recreational River Survey Part II North Island Rivers (PDF) (Report). Water & Soil Division, Ministry of Works and Development. p. 16. ISSN 0110-4705.
  • v
  • t
  • e
Kumeū Subdivision – Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand
Populated placesGeographic featuresFacilities and attractionsGovernmentOrganisationsRelated articles

This article about a river in the Auckland Region is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

  • v
  • t
  • e