Awaroa River (Kaipara)

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Awaroa River
Awaroa River (Kaipara)
Location
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth Kaipara Harbour

The Awaroa River is a river in the Kaipara District of New Zealand. [1]

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References

  1. "Place name detail: 15971". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 11 April 2024.

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