Waitematā Harbour
| Waitematā Harbour | |
|---|---|
A view of the Waitematā Harbour looking north-west towards the Auckland Harbour Bridge | |
| Location | Auckland Region, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 36°49′48″S 174°44′16″E / 36.829932°S 174.737806°E |
| River sources | Meola Creek, Oakley Creek, Oruamo or Hellyers Creek, Waihorotiu Stream |
| Ocean/sea sources | Pacific Ocean |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Islands | Bean Rock, Boat Rock, Herald Island, Pollen Island, Traherne Island, Watchman Island |
| Sections/sub-basins | Te Wai-o-Pareira / Henderson Creek, Upper Waitematā Harbour, Whau River |
| Settlements | Auckland |
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The Waitematā Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. The harbour forms the northern and eastern coasts of the Auckland isthmus and is crossed by the Auckland Harbour Bridge. It is matched on the southern side of the city by the shallower waters of the Manukau Harbour.
With an area of 70 square miles (180 km2), it connects the city's main port and the Auckland waterfront to the Hauraki Gulf and the Pacific Ocean. It is sheltered from Pacific storms by Auckland's North Shore, Rangitoto Island, and Waiheke Island.