Awaroa River is a river in Abel Tasman National Park in Tasman District, New Zealand.

Awaroa River
view across the river near its mouth
Map
Route of the Awaroa River
Location of Awaroa River in New Zealand
Location of Awaroa River in New Zealand
Location of Awaroa River in New Zealand
Location of Awaroa River in New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationConfluence of Evans Creek and an unnamed stream
 • coordinates40°55′04″S 172°59′02″E / 40.9179°S 172.9838°E / -40.9179; 172.9838
Mouth 
 • location
Awaroa Inlet
 • coordinates
40°52′19″S 172°59′46″E / 40.87196°S 172.9962°E / -40.87196; 172.9962
 • elevation
0 metres (0 ft)
Basin features
ProgressionAwaroa RiverAwaroa Inlet → Awaroa Bay → Tasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftTable Creek, Kurī Creek, Camp Creek, Waterfall Creek
 • rightLong Branch Creek

The Awaroa River originates at the confluence of Evans Creek with an unnamed creek. The nearest named feature is Glennie Clearing.[1] It flows into Awaroa Inlet.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Place name detail: Glennie Clearing". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Place name detail: Awaroa River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 2 May 2024.