Waikato River - Wikipedia
The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand, running for 425 kilometres (264 mi) through the North Island. It rises on the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu, joining the Tongariro River system and flowing through Lake Taupō, New Zealand's largest lake.
Waikato River | Māori Culture, Hydroelectricity ... - Britannica
Waikato River, river, the longest in New Zealand, in central North Island. Rising on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park as the Tongariro River, it flows north through Lake Taupo and, issuing from the lake’s northeastern corner, …
Waikato River | Waikato Regional Council
The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand, and is a tupuna (ancestor), a taonga (treasure), and the mauri (life force) of Waikato-Tainui, Raukawa, Ngati Tūwharetoa and the Te Arawa iwi. The river starts its journey to the sea from high in the central North Island volcanic zone, 2797 metres above sea level.
Waikato River Trail, attractions, things to do and places to visit
Discover the mighty Waikato; New Zealand’s longest river flowing 425 km to the sea from Lake Taupo. Historically a vital transport route, now leafy urban walkways link parks, Hamilton and surrounding towns in a network of shared pathways.
Page 1. Waikato River - Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
At 425 km, the Waikato is the longest river in New Zealand. It begins on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu, draining into Lake Taupō and exiting at the north-east. After flowing through a string of hydroelectric dams and passing through lowlands between Cambridge and Mercer, it turns westward, entering ...
Waikato - the royal river - New Zealand Geographic
Waikato – the royal river. Silver ghost shrouded in mist, the river slips past ranks of low ridges north of Huntly. Revered by Maori, coveted by European, fought over in bloody battle, today’s Waikato seems far from its former glory, its importance measured …
History - Waikato River Authority
A HISTORY OF THE WAIKATO RIVER AND ITS CATCHMENT. The Waikato River and its region has been populated for at least the past 700 to 800 years. The river provided physical and spiritual sustenance for large populations of Maaori living along its catchment.
The Waikato River — Science Learning Hub
The Waikato River leaves the Hamilton Basin at the Taupiri Gap (between two hill ranges), near Huntly. North of Huntly, the river flows across what is essentially a flood plain interspersed with shallow lakes and wetlands (such as the Whangamarino wetland and Opuatia wetland).
Waikato River Trails | 100% Pure New Zealand
Go with the flow of the mighty Waikato River as this Great Ride of New Zealand passes through fascinating hydropower dams and tranquil lakes. Traversing the rural heartland in the centre of the North Island, the Waikato River Trails wind through forests, wetlands and recreation reserves.
Waikato River - Trip Ideas
The Waikato River is the dominant feature of the Waikato region in the North Island and is the longest river in Aotearoa New Zealand. It runs for 425 km from Lake Taupō in the centre of the North Island to Port Waikato on the northwest coast of …
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