Matakana River

Matakana River
Matakana River at Matakana township
Map
Route of the Matakana River
Matakana River is located in Auckland
Matakana River
Mouth of the Matakana River
Matakana River is located in New Zealand
Matakana River
Matakana River (New Zealand)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardRodney
Physical characteristics
SourceTamahunga
 • coordinates36°18′03″S 174°42′46″E / 36.3009°S 174.7129°E / -36.3009; 174.7129
MouthKawau Bay
 • coordinates
36°23′56″S 174°44′27″E / 36.39889°S 174.740717°E / -36.39889; 174.740717
Basin features
ProgressionMatakana River → Kawau Bay → Hauraki Gulf
Tributaries 
 • rightGlen Eden River

Matakana River is in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows south from its origins on the slopes of Tamahunga, Conical Peak and Pukematakeo, north of the township of Matakana, passing through the township and flowing into its estuary, which opens into Kawau Bay, facing Kawau Island.

The Matakana River hosts the annual Matakana Seagull Race, a boat race where the power is provided by British Seagull outboard motors.