Matakana River

Matakana River
Matakana River at Matakana township
Route of the Matakana River
Mouth of the Matakana River Show map of Auckland Matakana River (New Zealand) Show map of New Zealand
Location
Country	New Zealand
Region	Auckland Region
Ward	Rodney
Physical characteristics
Source	Tamahunga
• coordinates	36.3009°S 174.7129°E / -36.3009; 174.7129
Mouth	Kawau Bay
• coordinates	36.39889°S 174.740717°E / -36.39889; 174.740717
Basin features
Progression	Matakana River → Kawau Bay → Hauraki Gulf
Tributaries
• right	Glen Eden River

Matakana River is in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows south from its origins on the slopes of Tamahunga, Conical Peak and Pukematakeo, north of the township of Matakana, passing through the township and flowing into its estuary, which opens into Kawau Bay, facing Kawau Island.

The Matakana River hosts the annual Matakana Seagull Race, a boat race where the power is provided by British Seagull outboard motors.

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

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

External links

• Photograph of Matakana River held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections.