The Waikato river originates at Lake Taupo,which is a lake that is situated in the center of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the largest lake in New Zealand.It's water fills an old volcanic crater. The river finally makes it's way to the Tasman Sea at Port Waikato.
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Waikato is the river of the people from the Waikato Tribes of Tainui waka.
The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand . It is 425 km (264 miles) long.
The mighty Waikato starts at the northwest corner of Lake Taupo.
New Zealand's 5 longest rivers are: Waikato River - 425 km, Clutha River - 322 km, Whanganui River - 290 km, Taieri River - 288 km, Rangitikei River - 241 km.
The Clutha River (Matau) has the largest volume of flow.