Waikato River
The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand, running for 425 kilometres through the North Island. It starts on the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, joining the Tongariro River system and flowing through Lake Taupō, New Zealand's largest lake.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maioro and Port Waikato.
Maioro
Locality
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Maioro is a locality, which is situated 4½ km north of Waikato River.
Port Waikato
Village
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Port Waikato is a New Zealand town that sits on the south bank of the Waikato River, at its outflow into the Tasman Sea, in the northern Waikato. Port Waikato is a well-known surfing and whitebaiting destination and a popular holiday spot. Port Waikato is situated 4½ km southwest of Waikato River.
Otaua
Hamlet
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Otaua is a rural settlement in the Waikato District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located south of Waiuku and west of Aka Aka, on the northern side of the Waikato River. Otaua is situated 6 km north of Waikato River.
Waikato River
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-37.35821° or 37° 21′ 30″ southLongitude
174.75019° or 174° 45′ 1″ eastOpen location code
4VJPJQR2+P3GeoNames ID
6232408
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