Alfred River

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Alfred River

The Alfred River is a river in New Zealand's Tasman region. It runs west-southwest from its source in the Spenser Mountains to its junction with the Maruia River. The schist in the river contains hornblende. [1] The area has a temperate oceanic climate. [2] Gold is said to have been found in the area. [2]

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References

  1. John James Reed (1958). Regional Metamorphism in South-east Nelson. New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. pp. 16–17.
  2. 1 2 "Mt Baldy, Springs Junction, Buller District, West Coast Region, New Zealand". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2 May 2022.

Coordinates: 42°21′S172°14′E / 42.350°S 172.233°E / -42.350; 172.233