Acheron River (Marlborough)

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
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Route of the Acheron River
Acheron River (Marlborough) is located in New Zealand
Acheron River (Marlborough)
Mouth of the Acheron River
Acheron River (Marlborough) is located in South Island
Acheron River (Marlborough)
Acheron River (Marlborough) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
regionMarlborough
Physical characteristics
SourceBlue Mountain
 • coordinates41°54′42″S 173°19′27″E / 41.91167°S 173.32417°E / -41.91167; 173.32417
 • elevation1,800 m (5,900 ft)
MouthWaiau Toa / Clarence River
 • coordinates
42°23′35″S 172°58′7″E / 42.39306°S 172.96861°E / -42.39306; 172.96861
 • elevation
690 m (2,260 ft)
Length76 kilometres (47 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionAcheron RiverWaiau Toa / Clarence River
River systemWaiau Toa / Clarence River system
Tributaries 
 • leftGuide River
 • rightSaxton River, Severn River, Yarra River

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References

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