Waipapa River (Waikato)

Summary

The southernmost and largest Waipapa River is a river of the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows generally northeast from its origins to the south of the Pureora Forest Park, passing through the southeast corner of the park to reach Lake Waipapa on the Waikato River 10 kilometres northwest of Mangakino. The Waipapa flows into the Waikato River at Lake Waipapa, the hydro reservoir formed by the Waipapa Power Station.

Waipapa River
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Lake Waipapa, Waikato River
 • coordinates
38°18′04″S 175°40′51″E / 38.3011°S 175.6808°E / -38.3011; 175.6808
Length28 km (17 mi)

See also edit

References edit

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