Lucas Creek
| Lucas Creek | |
|---|---|
The upper Lucas Creek seen from Kell Park in Albany | |
Route of Lucas Creek | |
| Native name | Ōkahukura or Kaipātiki |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Fairview Heights |
| • coordinates | 36°42′13″S 174°43′17″E / 36.70359°S 174.7213°E |
| Mouth | Upper Waitematā Harbour |
• coordinates | 36°46′15″S 174°39′41″E / 36.7709°S 174.66141°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lucas Creek → Upper Waitematā Harbour → Waitematā Harbour → Hauraki Gulf → Pacific Ocean |
| Landmarks | Albany, Fairview Heights, Greenhithe, Lucas Heights, Oteha, Pāremoremo, Schnapper Rock |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Oteha Stream, Te Wharau Creek |
| Waterfalls | Lucas Creek Waterfall |
| Bridges | Lucas Creek Albany Bridge, Gills Road Bridge |
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Lucas Creek is a stream and tidal estuary of Upper Waitematā Harbour in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows through Albany on the western North Shore, and enters the Upper Waitematā Harbour between Pāremoremo and Greenhithe.