Hōteo River

The Hōteo River is a river of the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It flows southwest from its sources close to the North Auckland Peninsula's east coast before emptying into the southern lobe of the Kaipara Harbour.

Hōteo River
The Hōteo River as it reaches the Mangakura Inlet
Route of the Hōteo River
Mouth of the Hōteo River
Hōteo River (New Zealand)
Native nameTe Awa o Hōteo
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationConfluence of the Whangaripo Stream and Waiteitei Stream
  coordinates36.2721°S 174.57606°E / -36.2721; 174.57606
MouthMangakura Inlet
  coordinates
36.4242°S 174.4442°E / -36.4242; 174.4442
Length28 km (17 mi)
Basin size405 km2 (156 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average11 m3/s (390 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionHōteo River → Mangakura Inlet → Kaipara Harbour → Tasman Sea
Tributaries 
  leftWaiwhiu Stream, Awarere Stream, Kaitoto Stream, Mangatu Stream
BridgesMangakura Bridge
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