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Is Coromandel in the Waikato?

Is Coromandel in the Waikato?

The Waikato is the fourth largest region in New Zealand, covering 25,000 square kilometres. It stretches from the Bombay Hills and Port Waikato in the north down to the Kaimai Ranges and Mt Ruapehu in the south, and from Mokau on the west coast across to the Coromandel Peninsula in the east.

What is the Waikato district?

Waikato District is a territorial authority of New Zealand, in the northern part of Waikato region, North Island. Waikato District is administered by the Waikato District Council, with headquarters in Ngāruawāhia.

Is Taupo in Waikato district?

Waikato is a region of New Zealand in the central North Island which reaches from coast to coast and from Coromandel Peninsula in the north to Lake Taupo and King Country in the south.

Where does the Waikato start and end?

Port Waikato
Waikato River/Mouths
Where does the Waikato River start? The Waikato River starts its journey to the sea in the central north volcanic zone and ends by flowing in to the Tasman Sea and Port Waikato.

Is Waikato in Level 3?

Parts of Waikato remain at Alert Level 3.

What does Waikato mean in English?

flowing water
The name for the region is taken from the Waikato River; waikato is a Māori word traditionally translated as “flowing water” (specifically, wai = “water” and kato = “the pull of the river current in the sea”).

What is the Waikato River used for now?

The river’s main tributary is the Waipa River, which joins the Waikato at Ngaruawahia, 21 kilometres north of the city. The name Waikato comes from the Māori language and translates as flowing water….Contact Waikato River Explorer Team.

Phone: 0800 139 756
Hamilton CBD Jetty: -37.7891454, 175.2868598

What is Waikato known for?

One of the richest agricultural and pastoral areas of the world, the Waikato is home to New Zealand’s famous dairy and thoroughbred horse racing industries and base for many agri-businesses and research institutes.

What level is Waikato?

Auckland and parts of Waikato are at Alert Level 3.

Can I travel in Level 3?

Within an Alert Level 3 area, travel is allowed for permitted reasons. If you are leaving home for a permitted reason, you do not need any other form of approval.

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What is the deepest part of the Waikato River?

A 20m cliff towers above the Waikato on the western bank, where the river is at its deepest.

What are the main towns in Waikato New Zealand?

Towns in Waikato 1 Hamilton & Surrounds. The city of Hamilton is nestled on the banks of the mighty Waikato River and is known for its walks, gardens, cafes and nightlife. 2 Matamata & Surrounds. 3 Waitomo Caves & South Waikato. 4 North Waikato.

How big is the Waikato District in New Zealand?

The Waikato district covers more than 400,000 hectares (418.893ha). It borders Hamilton City from the north, east and west. In this section you will find information about our towns and some of our smaller settlements.

What to do in Waikato and Hamilton New Zealand?

Matariki is a time of sharing and celebration. Think there’s NOTHING to do in the Waikato – think again! From casual strolls along the river to overnight bush excursions and winding mountain tracks the Hamilton & Waikato region has a variety of great walking trails to suit everyone.

When do you use the word Waikato in a sentence?

When Waikato is used in spoken language it takes the definite article: the Waikato. But this usually refers to a smaller region than the Waikato local government region. Two definitions that would meet with wide acceptance are those of the Waikato rugby football union and of Hamilton Waikato tourism.