Alfred River
| Alfred River | |
|---|---|
 View of the Alfred River | |
 Route of the Alfred River | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 42°16′55″S 172°21′27″E / 42.28200°S 172.3574°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Maruia River |
• coordinates | 42°20′39″S 172°13′32″E / 42.3442°S 172.2256°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Alfred River → Maruia River → Buller River → Tasman Sea |
The Alfred River is a river in New Zealand's Tasman region. It runs west-southwest from its source in the Spenser Mountains to its junction with the Maruia River. The schist in the river contains hornblende.[1] The area has a temperate oceanic climate.[2] Gold is said to have been found in the area.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Reed, John James (1958). Regional Metamorphism in South-east Nelson. New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. pp. 16–17.
- 1 2 "Mt Baldy, Springs Junction, Buller District, West Coast Region, New Zealand". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2 May 2022.