Mangakino Stream
The Mangakino Stream is a tributary of the Waikato River. It flows into Lake Maraetai just upstream of the Mangakino township.
| Mangakino Stream | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | e. slope of Mount Pureora, Hauhungaroa Range[1] |
| • elevation | approximately 1,060 metres (3,480 ft) ASL[1] |
| Mouth | |
• location | Lake Maraetai, Waikato River |
• coordinates | 38°23′23″S 175°46′09″E |
| Length | 40 km (25 mi) |
The Mangakino Stream is approximately 40 km in length.
Etymology
In Māori, mangakino means "stagnant (or useless) stream" (manga = stream, kino = useless or stagnant).[2]
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References
- "Mangakino, Waikato". NZ Topo Map.
- Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 245.
External links
- Water Quality – Mangakino River at Sandel Rd – Waikato Regional Council
- Water Quality – Mangakino Stm (Whakamaru) at Sandel Rd- LAWA
- River Flow – Mangakino at Dillon Road – NIWA managed recording site
- Waikato River Trails
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