The Saxon River is a river of the Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows northwest to reach the Big River 10 kilometres southeast off Kahurangi Point. The Saxon river's entire length is within Kahurangi National Park.

Saxon River
Map
Route of the Saxon River
Saxon River is located in New Zealand
Saxon River
Mouth of the Saxon River
Saxon River is located in South Island
Saxon River
Saxon River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates40°53′20″S 172°18′35″E / 40.8889°S 172.3097°E / -40.8889; 172.3097
Mouth 
 • location
Big River
 • coordinates
40°50′10″S 172°15′56″E / 40.83622°S 172.26567°E / -40.83622; 172.26567
Length12 km (7.5 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSaxon RiverBig RiverTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftBlue Duck Creek

See also

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References

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