Awaroa River (Far North) Explained

Awaroa River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Length:12km (07miles)

The Awaroa River is a short river in the Far North District of New Zealand. It is 25km (16miles) south of Kaitaia, and flows southwest for 12km (07miles), reaching the Tasman Sea to the north of the Hokianga Harbour.[1] Its estuary forms one of the two arms of Whangape Harbour (the other being the estuary of the Rotokakahi River).

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "long river" for Awaroa.[2]

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References

-35.3367°N 173.2417°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Awaroa River, Northland - NZ Topo Map. NZ Topo Map. en. 2017-02-04.
  2. Web site: 1000 Māori place names. New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.