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The waterfall was traditionally known by the Te Kawerau ā Maki iwi as Wairere. [2] The name Mokoroa ("long lizard") refers to a taniwha, Te Mokoroa. [3] The pool beneath the waterfall was traditionally called Te Rua ō Te Mokoroa, or the lair of Mokorua. [2] In traditional stories, the ancestor Taiaoroa is credited with killing Te Mokoroa. [2]
Ōkiritoto Falls, Toroanui Falls Ōkiritoto Stream , also known as the Muriwai Stream , is a stream of the Auckland Region of New Zealand 's North Island . The stream originates to the east of Muriwai township, and flows in a circular anti-clockwise direction, flowing into Muriwai Beach at Muriwai Regional Park north of the Muriwai Golf Course.
The Karekare Falls are a part of the Company Stream, a tributary of the Karekare Stream. [1] The waterfall is 30 m (98 ft) high. [2] The waterfall is accessible by a walking track from Karekare Road, [3] which takes a 10-minute walk. [4] The waterfall is bordered by pōhutukawa trees and nīkau palms. [4]
Waitākere Ranges (local board area) Waitākere Ranges Local Board; ... Waitupu Stream Falls; Waterfall Bay Falls; West Auckland (New Zealand electorate) West Harbour ...
Hydrographic map of Lucas Creek from 1854. Lucas Creek is an arm of the Upper Waitematā Harbour. [1] The creek begins as a freshwater stream, flowing south-west from Fairview Heights, [2] The Lucas Creek Waterfall is found on a section of the stream near Gills Road in Albany, [3] After flowing through Albany, Lucas Creek is joined by the Ōteha Stream. [4]
The name Te Awa Kōtuku was a reference to the Waitākere Falls. [6] The area was the most densely settled area of West Auckland, [6] and the river banks were the locations of many Te Kawerau ā Maki kāinga, such as Ōhutukawa near Lake Wainamu, Motu, Ōkaihau, Raumati, Pihāriki, Parawai, and Waitī. [5]
Karekare Falls. The track to the base of the Waitakere waterfall—Karekare falls—is a short walk from the road. The track to the top of the falls is now closed to help stop the spread of the incurable Kauri dieback disease. [35] Farley's Boarding House circa 1916