Leader River
The Leader River is a river in the Hurunui District of the Canterbury region in New Zealand's South Island. It is a tributary of the Waiau River, which it meets near Parnassus.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in New Zealand
- Also known as: “River Eden”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Parnassus and Cheviot.
Parnassus
Hamlet
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Parnassus is a locality in the Canterbury region's Hurunui District on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is located on the north bank of the Waiau Uwha River. Parnassus is situated 2½ km north of Leader River.
Cheviot
Village
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Cheviot is a town in the Hurunui District of north Canterbury, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1, approximately 112 kilometres north of Christchurch and 68 kilometres south of Kaikōura. Cheviot is situated 9 km south of Leader River.
Leader River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: New Zealand, Oceania
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Welsh—“Leader River” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Leader River”
- French: “Leader”
- Welsh: “Afon Leader”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Spotswood and Parnassus.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Waiau Uwha River and McPherson Bridge.
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