White Rock River

The White Rock River is a river in the South Canterbury area of New Zealand. It rises south of the 1,525 metres (5,003 ft) Mount Nimrod / Kaumira in the Hunter Hills and flows northeast then north to joint the Pareora River.[1]

White Rock River
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationHunter Hills
  elevation1,180 m (3,870 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Pareora River
  elevation
170 m (560 ft)
Length18 km (11 mi)

The white rocks are a cliff face with many layers of rock which are millions of years old, often used for study from scientists or school students.

References

  1. New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheets CA18 – Waituna and BZ18 – Fairlie


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