Hātea River

The Hātea River is a river of New Zealand. It flows from the north-east of Whangārei southwards and into the northern head of Whangārei Harbour.^[1] Its lower length forms the eastern boundary of the city. The banks along the lower reaches are parks and bushland^[2] with a series of metalled walks suitable for all weathers.^[3]

Hātea River
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Whangārei District
Mouth
• location	Whangārei Harbour

At Whangārei Falls near Tikipunga, the Hātea River drops 26 metres (85 ft) over a basalt lava flow. The falls, originally known as Otuihau, have been a picnic spot since at least the 1890s.^[4]

The spelling of the river's name was amended from Hatea to Hātea by the New Zealand Geographic Board in 2007.^[5]

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand