Waipa River

The Waipa River is in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. The headwaters are in the Rangitoto Range east of Te Kuiti. It flows north for 115 kilometres, passing through Otorohanga and Pirongia, before flowing into the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia. It is the Waikato's largest tributary.
In the headwaters upstream of Otorohanga the river can be very clear during low flow conditions. This section of the river flows through rough farmland and patches of native bush. In this clearer part of the river there can be very good fly fishing for trout, but you'll need to ask the land owners permission to access the river.

Waikato River
Source: Mount Ruapehu—Flows into: Tasman Sea
Administrative areas
  • Waikato Region
  • Taupo District
Towns and settlements
  • Turangi
  • Taupo
  • Wairakei
  • Atiamuri
  • Mangakino
  • Arapuni
  • Cambridge
  • Hamilton
  • Ngaruawahia
  • Huntly
  • Ohinewai
  • Meremere
  • Mercer
  • Tuakau
  • Port Waikato
Major tributaries
  • Waipakihi River
  • Tongariro River
  • Mangakino Stream
  • Waipapa River
  • Pokaiwhenua Stream
  • Waipa River
  • Whangamarino River
  • Mangatangi River
  • Mangatawhiri River
  • Awaroa River
Lakes in catchment
  • Lake Rotoaira
  • Lake Taupo
  • Lake Maraetai
  • Lake Waipapa
  • Lake Arapuni
  • Lake Karapiro
  • Lake Ngaroto
  • Lake Wahi
  • Lake Kimihia
  • Lake Rotongaro
  • Lake Waikare
  • Lake Whangape
Islands in catchment
  • Motutaiko Island
  • Waikato River Delta
Waterfalls and cataracts
  • Huka Falls
  • Aratiatia Rapids
Structures
  • Taupo Gates
  • Aratiatia Dam
  • Ohakuri Dam
  • Atiamuri Dam
  • Whakamaru Dam
  • Maraetai Dam and Maraetai II powerhouse
  • Waipapa Dam
  • Arapuni Dam
  • Arapuni Suspension Bridge
  • Karapiro Dam
  • Victoria Bridge
  • Fairfield Bridge
  • Pukete Bridge
Longest New Zealand rivers
  • 1: Waikato
  • 2: Clutha / Mata-Au
  • 3: Whanganui
  • 4: Taieri
  • 5: Rangitikei
  • 6: Mataura
  • 7: Waiau (Southland)
  • 8: Clarence
  • 9: Waitaki
  • 10: Oreti

Coordinates: 37°41′S 175°09′E / 37.683°S 175.15°E / -37.683; 175.15

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