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Kumeū River
River in the Auckland Region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kumeū River drains the northern Waitākere Ranges near Auckland, New Zealand, running past the town of Kumeū before merging into the Kaipara River.
Quick Facts Native name, Location ...
Kumeū River | |
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![]() The Kumeū River at Kumeū township | |
![]() Route of the Kumeū River | |
Native name | Te Awa Kumeū (Māori) |
Location | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Auckland Region |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Te Henga Road ridge, Waitākere Ranges |
• coordinates | 36.87581°S 174.53328°E / -36.87581; 174.53328 |
Mouth | Kaipara River |
• coordinates | 36.75892°S 174.50871°E / -36.75892; 174.50871 |
Length | 20 km (12 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Kumeū River → Kaipara River → Kaipara Harbour |
Tributaries | |
• left | Mangatoetoe Stream |
• right | Matariki Stream, Huranui Stream, McEntee Stream, King Stream, Le Gros Stream, Inkster Stream, Rackstraw Stream, Pakinui Stream, Waikoukou Stream |
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