Island Stream

Places of Interest

Upper Nihotupu Reservoir

Reservoir

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The Upper Nihotupu Reservoir is one of five reservoirs in the Waitākere Ranges that supply water to Auckland, New Zealand. Completed in 1923, the concrete gravity dam and its reservoir are managed by Watercare Services, a council-owned company.

Arataki Visitor Centre

Tourism office

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Arataki Visitor Centre is a tourism and education centre in West Auckland, New Zealand, often described as the gateway to the Waitākere Ranges. The centre provides information about the Waitākere Ranges, and organises educational events. Arataki Visitor Centre is situated 2½ km northeast of Island Stream.

Lower Nihotupu Reservoir

Reservoir

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The Lower Nihotupu Reservoir is one of five reservoirs in the Waitākere Ranges that supply water to Auckland. Built between 1945 and 1948, the reservoir covers an area of 52.9 hectares and has a capacity of 4.6 million cubic metres. Lower Nihotupu Reservoir is situated 2½ km east of Island Stream.

Places in the Area

Waiatarua

Hamlet

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Waiatarua is a small settlement near the top of the Waitākere Ranges in West Auckland, close to the junction of Scenic Drive, West Coast Road and Piha Road to Piha and runs east until the junction of Scenic Drive and Mountain Road. Waiatarua is situated 3 km north of Island Stream.

Parau

Suburb

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Parau is a locality of West Auckland in the Auckland Region. It is under the local governance of Auckland Council. It is a coastal community close to Titirangi village. Parau is situated 3 km east of Island Stream.

Mackies Rest

Locality

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Mackies Rest is a locality, which is situated 3½ km east of Island Stream.

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Places with the Same Name

Localities in the Area

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