Tauhoa River

Tauhoa River
Route of the Tauhoa River
Mouth of the Tauhoa River
Tauhoa River (New Zealand)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
Physical characteristics
Source 
  coordinates36°20′26″S 174°23′58″E / 36.3405°S 174.3995°E / -36.3405; 174.3995
MouthKaipara Harbour
  coordinates
36°24′55″S 174°21′45″E / 36.4153°S 174.3625°E / -36.4153; 174.3625
Length8 km (5.0 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionTauhoa RiverKaipara HarbourTasman Sea
Tributaries 
  leftWhanaki River, Opatu River, Papakanui River
  rightOpou Creek, Onemanga Creek, Kahutaewao Creek, Hiki Creek, Te Raupa Creek

The Tauhoa River is an estuarial arm of the Kaipara Harbour in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. As part of the harbour's drowned valley system, it consists of narrow channels flowing south through expanses of mudflat to meet with the main waters of the Kaipara due east of the harbour entrance. The Tauhoa Channel links the entrance with the river mouth.