Acheron River
Acheron River
Acheron River (Marlborough) is located in New Zealand
Acheron River (Marlborough)
Mouth of the Acheron River
Location
CountryNew Zealand
LocationMarlborough and Canterbury Regions, South Island
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  location
Confluence with the Waiau Toa / Clarence River
  coordinates
42°07′31″S 173°06′12″E / 42.1252°S 173.1033°E / -42.1252; 173.1033
Length60 km (37 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSouth-southwest
River systemWaiau Toa / Clarence River system
Tributaries 
  rightSaxton River, Severn River

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 60 kilometres (37 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.

See also

References

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


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