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.

Matakana River
Matakana River at Matakana township
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth
• location	Kawau Bay
Length	12 km (7.5 mi)

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

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

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

External links

• Photograph of Matakana River held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections.