Awaroa River (Waikato River tributary)
| Awaroa River | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Basin | |
| Main source |
near Kariotahi 100 m (330 ft) |
| River mouth |
Waikato River 0 m (0 ft) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
There are also two other rivers with the same name, one in Northland, the other further south in Waikato (Kawhia Harbour).[1]
The Awaroa River is a short river in the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows east from its source in the dunes near Kariotahi Beach and Lake Puketi, then south from Waiuku joining with the Aka Aka Stream before reaching the Waikato in its tidal reaches close to Motutieke Island.[2]
The river is the Waikato's 11th most polluted out of 26.[3]
In the 1850s the Awaroa was an important link in the trade between Waikato and Auckland. It was navigated by waka and produce and/or canoes portaged to Manukau Harbour at Waiuku.[4] A canal or tramway was considered as early as 1855.[5] A 1921 report also considered a canal or railway, but also rejected them as too expensive for the likely traffic.[6]
References
- ↑ "Awaroa River, Waikato - NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
- ↑ "Awaroa River, Waikato - NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
- ↑ "Awaroa River at Otaua Rd Bridge". www.waikatoregion.govt.nz. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
- ↑ "The Awaroa. (from Our Own Correspondent.)". Daily Southern Cross. 1863-03-27. p. 3. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
- ↑ "Waiuku And Awaroa Canal.". Daily Southern Cross. 1867-02-02. p. 6. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
- ↑ "AtoJs Online — Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives — 1921 Session I-II — H-15a AUCKLAND CANALS AND INLAND WATERWAYS COMMISSION. (REPORT OF THE).". atojs.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
External links
- Auckland Weekly News photo 1898
- Google Street View of Otaua Rd bridge
Coordinates: 37°18′7″S 174°45′30″E / 37.30194°S 174.75833°E