Matakana River

36°18′03″S 174°42′46″E / 36.3009°S 174.7129°E / -36.3009; 174.7129 MouthKawau Bay36°23′56″S 174°44′27″E / 36.39889°S 174.740717°E / -36.39889; 174.740717Basin featuresProgressionMatakana River → Kawau Bay → Hauraki GulfTributaries  • rightGlen 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.