Matakana River
| Matakana River | |
|---|---|
| Basin | |
| River mouth | Kawau Bay |
| Countries | New Zealand |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
The Matakana River is a river of the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows south from its origins east of Wellsford, passing through the township of Matakana and flowing into its estuary close to the town of Warkworth.
The Matakana River hosts the annual Matakana Seagull Race, a boat race where the power is provided by British Seagull outboard motors
See also
References
- "Place Name Detail: Matakana River". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
External links
- Photograph of Matakana River held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections.
Coordinates: 36°24′S 174°45′E / 36.400°S 174.750°E
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