Matakana River
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| Matakana River | |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Kawau Bay |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Length | 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) |
The Matakana River is a river of the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows south from its origins east of Wellsford, passing through the township of Matakana and flowing into its estuary close to the town of Warkworth.
The Matakana River hosts the annual Matakana Seagull Race, a boat race where the power is provided by British Seagull outboard motors
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"Place Name Detail: Matakana River". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. http://www.linz.govt.nz/placenames/find-names/topographic-names-db/database/index.aspx?p=. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
Coordinates: 36°24′S 174°45′E / 36.4°S 174.75°E
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