Makarau River

Makarau River
Map
Route of the Makarau River
Makarau River is located in Auckland
Makarau River
Mouth of the Makarau River
Makarau River is located in New Zealand
Makarau River
Makarau River (New Zealand)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationConfluence of the Tahekeroa River and Haruru Stream
 • coordinates36°33′26″S 174°31′16″E / 36.55713°S 174.52118°E / -36.55713; 174.52118
MouthKaipara Harbour
 • coordinates
36°33′21″S 174°26′27″E / 36.5557°S 174.4409°E / -36.5557; 174.4409
Length13 km (8 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMakarau RiverKaipara HarbourTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftWaitangi Stream, Wheraroa Creek
 • rightRauhori Stream, Kakanui Creek

The Makarau River is a river of the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. The river rises some 10 kilometres (6 mi) north of Kaukapakapa, flowing west before entering the south of the Kaipara Harbour. The river flows from the confluence of the Tahekeroa River and Haruru Stream.