Alfred River

Alfred River
View of the Alfred River
Route of the Alfred River
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates42°16′55″S 172°21′27″E / 42.28200°S 172.3574°E / -42.28200; 172.3574
Mouth 
 • location
Maruia River
 • coordinates
42°20′39″S 172°13′32″E / 42.3442°S 172.2256°E / -42.3442; 172.2256
Basin features
ProgressionAlfred River → Maruia River → Buller River → Tasman Sea

The Alfred River is a river in New Zealand's Tasman region. It runs west-southwest from its source in the Spenser Mountains to its junction with the Maruia River. The schist in the river contains hornblende.[1] The area has a temperate oceanic climate.[2] Gold is said to have been found in the area.[2]

References

  1. ^ Reed, John James (1958). Regional Metamorphism in South-east Nelson. New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. pp. 16–17.
  2. ^ a b "Mt Baldy, Springs Junction, Buller District, West Coast Region, New Zealand". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2 May 2022.


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