kids encyclopedia robot

Waikawau River (Waitomo District) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Waikawau River
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Main source Herangi Range
River mouth North Taranaki Bight
Length 13 km (8 mi)

The Waikawau River is a river of the Waitomo District in the southern Waikato region. It flows generally west from the Herangi Range to reach the North Taranaki Bight 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Mokau.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "water of the shag" for Waikawau.

kids search engine
Waikawau River (Waitomo District) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.