Macaulay River

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Macaulay River
Air Safari over Southern Alps - Godley.jpg
Macaulay River flowing down towards the Godley River
Location
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Two Thumb Range
Mouth  
  location
Lake Tekapo
Length38 km (24 mi)

The Macaulay River is a river of the Mackenzie Country of New Zealand's South Island. It flows south from the Two Thumb Range, part of the Southern Alps, its valley merging with that of the Godley River shortly before it enters the northern end of Lake Tekapo.

Hereford cattle grazing in the Macaulay River valley Macaulay River valley, South Canterbury, New Zealand.jpg
Hereford cattle grazing in the Macaulay River valley

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