Marokopa River Explained

Marokopa River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Type2:Region
Length:40.5km (25.2miles)
Mouth Elevation:0m (00feet)

The Marokopa River is a river of the Waikato Region of New Zealand. It flows west to join the Tasman Sea at Marokopa. The main part of the river is 40.5km (25.2miles) long, with about 533km (331miles) of tributaries. The catchment is some 364km2.[1]

Near Te Anga, the river flows over the picturesque[2] Marokopa Falls. The settlements of Awamarino and Marokopa are located on the river's banks.

Trout were introduced about 1910.[3] The lower river is polluted.[4]

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-38.3072°N 174.7157°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Environmental monitoring data for Marokopa River. Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA). 2019-03-10.
  2. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/waikato/waitomo-pureora/waitomo-to-marokopa-short-walks/ Marokopa Falls walk
  3. Web site: King Country Chronicle, Local and General News. 26 February 1910. paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 2019-03-10.
  4. Web site: Marokopa River at Speedies Rd (Off Te Anga Rd) River Quality. Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA). 2019-03-10.