Waikato River

Waikato River

The Waikato River

• It is the longest river in New Zealand

• It starts it's journey to the sea on the slopes of Ruapehu

• It flows through Lake Taupo

• It enters the sea at Port Waikato just south of Auckland

Multiple Choice

The Waikato River begins it's journey to the sea on what mountain?

• Ruapehu

• Taranaki

• Hikurangi

• Maunganui

Multiple Choice

The Waikato River is the ________________ river in NZ

• shortest

• widest

• longest

• most polluted

Multiple Choice

The Waikato River enters the sea at Port ____________?

• Jackson

• Taranaki

• Waikato

• Auckland

The Waikato River - Hydro Electric Dams

• It is 425km from Lake Taupo to Port Waikato

• There are 8 dams along this river

• It takes a drop of water several weeks to flow from Lake Taupo to the sea.

• Without the dams it would take 7 days.

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The Waikato River is

km from Lake Taupo to Port Waikato

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The Waikato River has

hydro-electric dams along it.

Multiple Choice

It takes a drop of water several ________ to flow from Lake Taupo to Port Waikato

• days

• weeks

• months

• years

The Waikato River is used for many recreational activities.

Multiple Select

Select which of these recreational activities can be done on the Waikato River.

• Jet Boating

• Kayaking rapids

• Fly fishing

• Mountain Biking

• Water skiing

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this location on the Waikato River?

• Bungy

• Otumuheke Springs

• Cherry Island

• Aratiatia Dam

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this location on the Waikato River?

• Bungy

• Otumuheke Springs

• Cherry Island

• Aratiatia Dam

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this location on the Waikato River?

• Bungy

• Otumuheke Springs

• Cherry Island

• Aratiatia Dam

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this location on the Waikato River?

• Bungy

• Otumuheke Springs

• Cherry Island

• Aratiatia Dam

Poll

The Waikato River is a fun place to explore and play.

• True

• False

Poll

The Waikato River contains many hazards and needs to be respected at all times

• True

• False