Karetu River (Northland)
River in Northland Region, New Zealand
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The Karetu River is located in the Northland Region of New Zealand, approximately 47 kilometres (29 mi) north of Whangārei. Its source is on the north-western slopes of the 407-metre (1,335 ft) hill Te Rangi in the Russell Forest.
| Karetu River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Russell Forrest |
| Mouth | |
• location | Kawakawa River |
The river begins as two streams, Whakatane Stream and Karetu Stream,[1] which join and flow down the Whaakaurau Valley through the settlement of Karetu. From here it becomes the Karetu River, and joins the Kawakawa River shortly before reaching the Bay of Islands.[2][3]