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Oakley Creek
Creek in New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Oakley Creek (Māori: Te Auaunga[1]) is a creek in Auckland, New Zealand. While heavily human-modified (being surrounded for most of its length by suburban development, especially in the upper reaches), it has a number of important ecological features, such as having the only natural waterfall on the Auckland isthmus (which is also the largest in urban Auckland).[2]
Quick Facts Native name, Location ...
Oakley Creek | |
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![]() The Oakley Creek waterfall at Waterview | |
![]() Route of the Oakley Creek | |
Native name | Māori: Te Auaunga |
Location | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Auckland Region |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Mount Roskill |
• coordinates | 36.90771°S 174.74326°E / -36.90771; 174.74326 |
Mouth | Waitematā Harbour |
• coordinates | 36.87263°S 174.69558°E / -36.87263; 174.69558 |
Basin features | |
Progression | Oakley Creek → Waitematā Harbour → Hauraki Gulf → Pacific Ocean |
Waterfalls | Oakley Creek Waterfall |
Bridges | Te Piringa Bridge, Hinaki (Eel Trap) Bridge |
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