Kaukapakapa River

The Kaukapakapa River is a river of New Zealand's North Island. It flows west, reaching the southernmost point of the Kaipara Harbour close to the town of Helensville. The small township of Kaukapakapa lies on the banks of the river, some 5 kilometres (3 mi) from its mouth.

Kaukapakapa River
Route of the Kaukapakapa River
Mouth of the Kaukapakapa River Show map of Auckland Kaukapakapa River (New Zealand) Show map of New Zealand
Location
Country	New Zealand
Region	Auckland Region
Physical characteristics
Source	Confluence of the Waipapakara Stream and Waitoki Stream
• coordinates	36.6317°S 174.5491°E / -36.6317; 174.5491
Mouth	Kaipara River
• coordinates	36.645278°S 174.443611°E / -36.645278; 174.443611
Length	18 km (11 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Kaukapakapa River → Kaipara River → Kaipara Harbour
Tributaries
• left	Waikaitamure Stream, Waikahikatea Stream, Ourauwhare River
• right	Te Kuru Stream
Bridges	Shanks Bridge

Description

The Kaukapakapa River flows westward through farmland and the township of Kaukapakapa, before entering the Kaipara River near the mouth of the Kaipara River.^[1]

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand