Whau River
A 3.5-mile paddling route in Auckland, New Zealand.
Photo: Prosperosity, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 3.5 mi
- one way
- 21 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Whau River is a 3.5-mile paddling route in Auckland, New Zealand. The nearest town is Auckland, about 5.8 miles west of the start. For camping, Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club and Burgin Field are within about 6 miles. The route and its length come from OpenStreetMap. River levels, weirs and access points change, so check local conditions and portages before you paddle.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Whau River for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
