Waipara River (Canterbury) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Waipara River |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| District | Hurunui |
| Physical characteristics | |
| River mouth | Pegasus Bay 43°09′06″S 172°47′59″E / 43.1516°S 172.7998°E |
| Length | 40 kilometres (25 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 726 square kilometres (280 sq mi) |
The Waipara River is a river in Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. The river is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) long, and its catchment area is 726 square kilometres (280 sq mi).
The river passes through the small town of Waipara on its 45-kilometre (28 mi) southeastward journey to the Pacific Ocean at the northern end of Pegasus Bay near Amberley.
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