The Waipā River is in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. The headwaters are in the Rangitoto Range east of Te Kūiti. It flows north for 115 kilometres (71 mi), passing through Ōtorohanga and Pirongia, before flowing into the Waikato River at Ngāruawāhia. It is the Waikato's largest tributary. The Waipā's main tributary is the Puniu River.
From Waingaro Rd bridge looking north down Waipā River to Ngāruawāhia Point bandstand, the Waikato (coming from right) and the Hakarimata Range in the background (19 September 2012)
1974 Waipā bridge at Ngāruawāhia under construction in 1972
Looking south from Whatawhata bridge
Te Rore bridge from south
Waikato is a region of the upper North Island of New Zealand. It covers the Waikato District, Waipa District, Matamata-Piako District, South Waikato District and Hamilton City, as well as Hauraki, Coromandel Peninsula, the northern King Country, much of the Taupō District, and parts of the Rotorua Lakes District. It is governed by the Waikato Regional Council.
Waikato River passing through Hamilton
Māori woman with a representation of the Waikato Ancestress "Te Iringa"