The Ugly River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows south to reach the Karamea River 17 kilometres northeast of Karamea. The river's entire length is within Kahurangi National Park.

Ugly River
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Route of the Ugly River
Ugly River is located in New Zealand
Ugly River
Mouth of the Ugly River
Ugly River is located in South Island
Ugly River
Ugly River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceAmohia Peak
 • coordinates41°01′13″S 172°18′45″E / 41.0202°S 172.3126°E / -41.0202; 172.3126
Mouth 
 • location
Karamea River
 • coordinates
41°11′44″S 172°19′22″E / 41.19561°S 172.32282°E / -41.19561; 172.32282
Length21 kilometres (13 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionUgly RiverKaramea RiverŌtūmahana EstuaryKaramea BightTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftDomett Creek, McNabb Creek
 • rightHarley Creek, Rubble Creek

See also

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References

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