| Von River | |
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 Braided section of the Von River, with cows having unimpeded access | |
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| Country | New Zealand |
The Von River is a river in New Zealand, flowing into Lake Wakatipu. It was named after explorer Nicholas von Tunzelmann.
| Von River | |
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| Braided section of the Von River, with cows having unimpeded access | |
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| Country | New Zealand |
The Von River is a river in New Zealand, flowing into Lake Wakatipu. It was named after explorer Nicholas von Tunzelmann.
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"Place name detail: Von River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand . Retrieved 12 July 2009.
Coordinates: 45°05′S168°26′E / 45.083°S 168.433°E
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