Williamson River (New Zealand)

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The Williamson River is a minor river in the South Island of New Zealand.

It lies within the borders of the Mount Aspiring National Park and feeds into the Arawhata River.

Coordinates: 44°23′S168°30′E / 44.383°S 168.500°E / -44.383; 168.500


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