Big River (West Coast, New Zealand)

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Big River, West Coast
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Grey River

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

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