Slate River

The Slate River is located in the northwest of the of New Zealand. It is a tributary of the . It was a major source of gold during the Aorere gold rush.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Aorere Caves and Devils Boots.

Cave

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rockville and Aorere.

Hamlet
is a hamlet.

Locality
is a locality, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Slate River.

Locality
is a settlement in the of New Zealand. Originally called Riverdale, it is located inland from , 14 kilometres southwest of . is situated 5 km west of Slate River.

Slate River

Latitude
-40.75° or 40° 45′ south
Longitude
172.61667° or 172° 37′ east
Elevation
118 metres (387 feet)
Open location code
4VFJ7J28+2M
Geo­Names ID
2182661
Wiki­data ID
Q7538854
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Welsh—“Slate River” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Slate River
  • Egyptian Arabic: نهر سلات
  • French: Slate
  • Hausa: Kogin Slate (New Zealand)
  • Hausa: Kogin Slate
  • Welsh: Afon Slate

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Druggans Dam and Te Anaroa Caves.

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