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The Waipa River - The Waikato's largest tributary
The Waipa River is in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. The headwaters are in the Rangitoto Range east of Te Kuiti. It flows north for 115 kilometres, passing through Otorohanga and Pirongia, before flowing into the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia. It is the Waikato's largest tributary.
In the headwaters upstream of Otorohanga the river can be very clear during low flow conditions. This section of the river flows through rough farmland and patches of native bush. In this clearer part of the river there can be very good fly fishing for trout, but you'll need to ask the land owners permission to access the river.
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Waikato River |
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Tongariro River · Whirinaki River · Mangakino River · Waipapa River · Pokaiwhenua River · Waipa River · Awaroa River · Whangamarino River · Mangatangi River · Mangatawhiri River
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Motutaiko Island · Waikato River Delta
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