Upper Waitematā Harbour
Section of the Waitematā Harbour in New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Upper Waitematā Harbour is an estuary of the Waitematā Harbour in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It flows south-east from the town of Riverhead, and was historically the border between Waitakere City and North Shore City in Auckland.
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Upper Waitematā Harbour | |
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Native name | Te Wairoa-ō-Kahu |
Location | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Auckland Region |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Rangitopuni Stream |
• coordinates | 36.75637°S 174.60023°E / -36.75637; 174.60023 |
Mouth | Waitematā Harbour |
• coordinates | 36.8117°S 174.6867°E / -36.8117; 174.6867 |
Basin features | |
Progression | Upper Waitematā Harbour → Waitematā Harbour → Hauraki Gulf → Pacific Ocean |
Landmarks | Beach Haven, Herald Island, Hobsonville, Pāremoremo, Riverhead, Whenuapai |
Tributaries | |
• left | Pāremoremo Creek, Lucas Creek, Oruamo or Hellyers Creek |
• right | Brigham Creek, Rarawaru Creek, Orchard Stream, Waiarohia Stream |
Waterbodies | Waiarohia Inlet |
Bridges | Upper Harbour Bridge |
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