Kaukapakapa River

Kaukapakapa River
Map
Route of the Kaukapakapa River
Kaukapakapa River is located in Auckland
Kaukapakapa River
Mouth of the Kaukapakapa River
Kaukapakapa River is located in New Zealand
Kaukapakapa River
Kaukapakapa River (New Zealand)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
Physical characteristics
SourceConfluence of the Waipapakara Stream and Waitoki Stream
 • coordinates36°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; 174.443611
Length18 km (11 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionKaukapakapa River → Kaipara River → Kaipara Harbour
Tributaries 
 • leftWaikaitamure Stream, Waikahikatea Stream, Ourauwhare River
 • rightTe Kuru Stream
BridgesShanks 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.

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