Ōpatu River

Ōpatu River
Route of the Ōpatu River
Mouth of the Ōpatu River
Ōpatu River (New Zealand)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
Physical characteristics
SourceTe Pahi Stream
  coordinates36°23′17″S 174°25′28″E / 36.38804°S 174.42444°E / -36.38804; 174.42444
MouthTauhoa River
  coordinates
36°23′14″S 174°23′55″E / 36.3871°S 174.3985°E / -36.3871; 174.3985
Length6 km (4 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionŌpatu RiverTauhoa RiverKaipara HarbourTasman Sea

The Ōpatu River is a tidal creek of the Kaipara Harbour, in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows west from Te Pahi Stream, before joining another tidal creek of the harbour, the Tauhoa River.