Makarau River
The Makarau River is a river of the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. The river rises some 10 kilometres north of Kaukapakapa, flowing west before entering the south of the Kaipara Harbour.- Type: Stream
- Description: river in New Zealand
- Also known as: “Makarau Creek”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Omeru Scenic Reserve and Waitangi Stream Cascade.
Waitangi Stream Cascade
Waterfall
Omeru Falls
Waterfall
Kaukapakapa is a town in the North Island of New Zealand. It is situated in the Rodney ward of the Auckland Region and is around 50 kilometres northwest of Auckland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kaukapakapa and Shelly Beach.
Kaukapakapa
Village
Kaukapakapa is a town in the North Island of New Zealand. It is situated in the Rodney ward of the Auckland Region and is around 50 kilometres northwest of Auckland. Kaukapakapa is situated 8 km south of Makarau River.
Shelly Beach
Village
Shelly Beach is a settlement located on the eastern side of the South Kaipara Head and the southwest side of Kaipara Harbour, North Auckland. The settlement is centred around an eponymous beach. Shelly Beach is situated 8 km west of Makarau River.
Glorit
Hamlet
Glorit is a rural community in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. State Highway 16 runs through the area, connecting to Tauhoa 12 km to the north and Helensville to the south. Glorit is situated 9 km north of Makarau River.
Makarau River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-36.55° or 36° 33′ south
Longitude
174.46667° or 174° 28′ east
Elevation
7 metres (23 feet)
Open location code
4VMPFF28+2M
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Satellite Map
Discover Makarau River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“Makarau River” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Makarau Creek”
- Cebuano: “Makarau River”
- French: “Makarau”
- Hausa: “Kogin Makarau”
- Welsh: “Afon Makarau”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Makarau Bridge and Waitangi Bridge.
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