The Ōpatu River is a tidal creek of the Kaipara Harbour, in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows west from Te Pahi Stream, before joining another tidal creek of the harbour, the Tauhoa River.

Ōpatu River
Map
Route of the Ōpatu River
Ōpatu River is located in Auckland
Ōpatu River
Mouth of the Ōpatu River
Ōpatu River is located in New Zealand
Ōpatu River
Ōpatu River (New Zealand)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
Physical characteristics
SourceTe Pahi Stream
 • coordinates36°23′17″S 174°25′28″E / 36.38804°S 174.42444°E / -36.38804; 174.42444
MouthTauhoa River
 • coordinates
36°23′14″S 174°23′55″E / 36.3871°S 174.3985°E / -36.3871; 174.3985
Length6 km (4 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionŌpatu RiverTauhoa RiverKaipara HarbourTasman Sea

See also

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References

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  • "Place name detail: Opatu River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.