| Clyde River, New Zealand | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| ⁃ location | Frances River and McCoy Stream |
| Mouth | |
⁃ location | Rangitata River |
| Length | 18 km (11 mi) |
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Coordinates: 43°28′00″S170°51′01″E / 43.4668°S 170.8502°E
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