Big River (Southland)
The Big River (Māori name Okopowa,[1] Patu-po,[2] or Patupo)[3] is a river of southern Fiordland, New Zealand, and is one of three rivers of that name in the South Island. It is the main source of Lake Hakapoua and a lower stretch is the lake's 2-kilometre (1.2 mi) outflow to the sea.
| Big River, New Zealand | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
See also
References
- "OVERLAND FROM PRESERVATION INLET. (Otago Daily Times, 1872-12-02)". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- "PLACE NAMES OF OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND (Southland Times, 1914-04-11)". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- "PRESERVATION INLET (Southland Times, 1914-02-04)". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
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