White Rock River
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Not to be confused with White Rock River (New South Wales).
| White Rock River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hunter Hills |
| Mouth | Pareora River |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Length | 18 kilometres (11 mi) |
| Source elevation | 1,180 metres (3,870 ft) |
The White Rock River is a river in the South Canterbury area of New Zealand. It rises south of the 1,525 metres (5,003 ft) Mount Nimrod / Kaumira in the Hunter Hills and flows northeast then north to joint the Pareora River. [1]
References
- ↑ New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheets CA18 – Waituna and BZ18 – Fairlie
Coordinates: 44°21′42″S 170°55′41″E / 44.36167°S 170.92806°E
The white rocks are a cliff face with many layers of rock which are millions of years old, often used for study from scientists or school students.
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