3 Facts About The Waikato River!
1. The name Waikato comes from the Maori language and translates as flowing water.2.The river starts as many small streams on the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu.
3.The Waikato's first hydroelectric power station was the Horahora Power Station, now located under the Horahora bridge deep beneath the surface of Lake Karapiro.
Have a watch of this video to see the Waikato River in all its glory! Enjoy!
