South Island
Canterbury
Hurunui District

Clarence River

The Clarence River is a major river which flows through the Kaikōura Ranges in the northeast of New Zealand's . At roughly 209 kilometres long, it is the longest river in Canterbury and the eighth longest in New Zealand.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Mount Isobel.

Peak
Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.
is a peak, which is situated 3 km south of Clarence River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hanmer Springs.

Photo: Kiwi05, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a small town in the region of the of New Zealand, known for its hot pools. The Māori name for is Te Whakatakanga o te ngārahu o te ahi a Tamatea, which means "where the ashes of Tamatea's fire lay", referring to Tamatea, the captain of the canoe Tākitimu.

Clarence River

Latitude
-42.45677° or 42° 27′ 24″ south
Longitude
172.84275° or 172° 50′ 34″ east
Elevation
788 metres (2,585 feet)
Open location code
4V9JGRVV+74
Geo­Names ID
2187112
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Satellite Map

Discover Clarence River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Marble Point and Mt Lyford.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mount Isobel and Jacks Pass.

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