Acheron River (Marlborough)

For other rivers called Acheron, see Acheron (disambiguation).

The Acheron River is a river in the South Island of New Zealand, in Marlborough and flows into the Waiau Toa / Clarence River. It flows southwest and then east for a total of 76 kilometres (47 mi), joining the Waiau Toa / Clarence at the southern end of the Inland Kaikōura mountains. The Alma and Severn Rivers flow into the Acheron before it joins the Waiau Toa / Clarence.

Acheron River
Acheron River flowing through Molesworth Station
Route of the Acheron River
Mouth of the Acheron River Acheron River (Marlborough) (South Island)
Location
Country	New Zealand
region	Marlborough
Physical characteristics
Source	Blue Mountain
• coordinates	41°54′42″S 173°19′27″E
• elevation	1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Mouth	Waiau Toa / Clarence River
• coordinates	42°23′35″S 172°58′7″E
• elevation	690 m (2,260 ft)
Length	76 kilometres (47 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Acheron River → Waiau Toa / Clarence River
River system	Waiau Toa / Clarence River system
Tributaries
• left	Guide River
• right	Saxton River, Severn River, Yarra River

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand
• Acheron River (Canterbury)
• Acheron (river in Greece)

References

"Place name detail: Acheron River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 29 March 2018.