Waipara River (Canterbury)
The Waipara River is a river in Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand.[1] The river is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) long, and its catchment area is 726 square kilometres (280 sq mi).[2]
| Waipara River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| District | Hurunui |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Pegasus Bay |
• coordinates | 43°09′06″S 172°47′59″E |
| Length | 40 kilometres (25 mi) |
| Basin size | 726 square kilometres (280 sq mi) |
The river passes through the small town of Waipara on its 45-kilometre (28 mi) southeastward journey to the Pacific Ocean at the northern end of Pegasus Bay near Amberley.
See also
References
- "Place name detail: Waipara River (Canterbury)". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- Introduction – Waipara Environment Canterbury
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