Waitoa River
The Waitoa River is a major river of the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows initially northeast from its origins at Piarere, before veering north through the Hinuera Gap and across the Hinuera Plains to pass to the west of Matamata, Walton and Waharoa before running through the settlement of Waitoa and reaching the southern edge of the Hauraki Plains.Places of Interest
Highlights include Firth School and Matamata College.
Firth School
School
Matamata is a town in Waikato, New Zealand. It is located near the base of the Kaimai Ranges, and is a thriving farming area known for Thoroughbred horse breeding and training pursuits.
Matamata College
School
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Matamata College is a co-educational state secondary school located in Matamata, New Zealand. Matamata College is situated 2½ km east of Waitoa River.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Matamata and Waharoa.
Matamata
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Matamata is a town in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is one of the main departure points for the Hobbiton Movie Set, which is out in the countryside.
Waharoa
Village
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Waharoa is a rural community in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located 7 km north of Matamata, and is part of the Matamata-Piako District. Waharoa is situated 7 km north of Waitoa River.
Hinuera
Hamlet
Hinuera is a settlement in the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located along State Highway 29, approximately halfway between the cities of Hamilton and Tauranga. Hinuera is situated 7 km south of Waitoa River.
Waitoa River
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-37.81822° or 37° 49′ 6″ southLongitude
175.74021° or 175° 44′ 25″ eastElevation
69 metres (226 feet)Open location code
4VJQ5PJR+P3GeoNames ID
6235659
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