Upper Waitematā Harbour
| Upper Waitematā Harbour | |
|---|---|
Abandoned boat near the Upper Harbour Bridge | |
Mouth of the Upper Waitematā Harbour Upper Waitematā Harbour (New Zealand) | |
Route of the Upper Waitematā Harbour | |
| Native name | Te Wairoa-ō-Kahu |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Rangitopuni Stream |
| • coordinates | 36°45′23″S 174°36′01″E / 36.75637°S 174.60023°E |
| Mouth | Waitematā Harbour |
• coordinates | 36°48′42″S 174°41′12″E / 36.8117°S 174.6867°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Upper Waitematā Harbour → Waitematā Harbour → Hauraki Gulf → Pacific Ocean |
| Landmarks | Beach Haven, Herald Island, Hobsonville, Pāremoremo, Riverhead, Whenuapai |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Pāremoremo Creek, Lucas Creek, Oruamo or Hellyers Creek |
| • right | Brigham Creek, Rarawaru Creek, Orchard Stream, Waiarohia Stream |
| Waterbodies | Waiarohia Inlet |
| Bridges | Upper Harbour Bridge |
The Upper Waitematā Harbour, known locally as simply Upper Harbour, is an estuary of the Waitematā Harbour in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It flows south-east from the town of Riverhead, and was historically the border between Waitakere City and North Shore City in Auckland.