The Whanaki River is a river of the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows southwest from its origins near Wellsford to reach the Tauhoa River, an arm of the Kaipara Harbour.

Whanaki River
Map
Route of the Whanaki River
Whanaki River is located in Auckland
Whanaki River
Mouth of the Whanaki River
Whanaki River is located in New Zealand
Whanaki River
Whanaki River (New Zealand)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates36°18′49″S 174°29′48″E / 36.3135°S 174.4968°E / -36.3135; 174.4968
MouthTauhoa River
 • coordinates
36°20′27″S 174°25′59″E / 36.3409°S 174.4331°E / -36.3409; 174.4331
Length10 km (6 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionWhanaki RiverTauhoa RiverKaipara HarbourTasman Sea

See also

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References

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