Matakawau Creek

The Matakawau Creek is a stream located on the Āwhitu Peninsula of the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It flows eastwards towards the Waiuku Channel of the Manukau Harbour.

Geography

The settlement of Pollok is located to the south of the upper sections of the stream, while Matakawau Point is located at the estuarine mouth of the Matakawau Creek.The Matakawau Creek Esplanade Reserve is found along the left bank of the estuarine section of the creek.

Areas of the upper catchment are forested with Broafleaf forest can be found in the upper catchment of the Matakawau Creek, and a salt marsh environment is found at the creek mouth.

See also List of rivers of New Zealand

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