Big River (Grey)

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Big River, Grey District
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Country New Zealand
Region West Coast
District Grey District
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Grey River

The Big River is a river in the Grey District, in the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island. It is a tributary of the Grey River.

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42°10′22″S171°31′32″E / 42.17278°S 171.52556°E / -42.17278; 171.52556