Broken River (New Zealand)

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Broken River
Broken River, photo taken from Dracophyllum Flat Track, Craigieburn Range, Canterbury, New Zealand.jpg
Location
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationCraigeburn Range
Mouth  
  location
Waimakariri River

Broken River is a river in the South Island of New Zealand. It drains into the Waimakariri River due north of the town of Springfield.

The Broken River Ski Area is in the catchment area of the river. The Broken River Cave is on Cave Stream, a tributary of Broken River.

See also

43°08′57″S171°41′57″E / 43.1491°S 171.6992°E / -43.1491; 171.6992


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