Makarau River
Route of the Makarau River
Mouth of the Makarau River Show map of Auckland Makarau River (New Zealand) Show map of New Zealand
Location
Country	New Zealand
Region	Auckland Region
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Confluence of the Tahekeroa River and Haruru Stream
• coordinates	36°33′26″S 174°31′16″E / 36.55713°S 174.52118°E / -36.55713; 174.52118
Mouth	Kaipara Harbour
• coordinates	36°33′21″S 174°26′27″E / 36.5557°S 174.4409°E / -36.5557; 174.4409
Length	13 km (8 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Makarau River → Kaipara Harbour → Tasman Sea
Tributaries
• left	Waitangi Stream, Wheraroa Creek
• right	Rauhori Stream, Kakanui Creek

The Makarau River is a river of the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. The river rises some 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of Kaukapakapa, flowing west before entering the south of the Kaipara Harbour. The river flows from the confluence of the Tahekeroa River and Haruru Stream.

• List of rivers of New Zealand

• "Place name detail: Makarau River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.