Willberg River

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Willberg River
Location
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Poerua River
Length8 km (5.0 mi)

The Willberg River (also spelt Wilberg River) is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It initially flows northwest before turning southwest, reaching the Poerua River 12 kilometres south of Harihari.

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References

"Place name detail: Willberg River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 12 July 2009.

Coordinates: 43°15′S170°35′E / 43.250°S 170.583°E / -43.250; 170.583