Awaroa River (Tasman)

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Awaroa River
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view across the river near its mouth
Awaroa River (Tasman)
Route of the Awaroa River
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Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationConfluence of Evans Creek and an unnamed stream
  coordinates 40°55′04″S172°59′02″E / 40.9179°S 172.9838°E / -40.9179; 172.9838
Mouth  
  location
Awaroa Inlet
  coordinates
40°52′19″S172°59′46″E / 40.87196°S 172.9962°E / -40.87196; 172.9962
  elevation
0 metres (0 ft)
Basin features
ProgressionAwaroa RiverAwaroa Inlet → Awaroa Bay → Tasman Sea
Tributaries 
  leftTable Creek, Kurī Creek, Camp Creek, Waterfall Creek
  rightLong Branch Creek

Awaroa River is a river in Abel Tasman National Park in Tasman District, New Zealand.

The Awaroa River originates at the confluence of Evans Creek with an unnamed creek. The nearest named feature is Glennie Clearing. [1] It flows into Awaroa Inlet. [2]

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References

  1. "Place name detail: Glennie Clearing". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  2. "Place name detail: Awaroa River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 2 May 2024.