Leader River

The Leader River is a river in the of the Canterbury region in New Zealand's . It is a tributary of the Waiau River, which it meets near .
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in New Zealand
  • Also known as: River Eden

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Parnassus and Cheviot.

Hamlet
is a locality in the Canterbury region's on the east coast of New Zealand's . It is located on the north bank of the Waiau Uwha River. is situated 2½ km north of Leader River.

Village
is a town in the of north , on the east coast of the of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1, approximately 112 kilometres north of and 68 kilometres south of . is situated 9 km south of Leader River.

Leader River

Latitude
-42.73333° or 42° 44′ south
Longitude
173.3° or 173° 18′ east
Elevation
24 metres (79 feet)
Open location code
4V9M7882+M2
Geo­Names ID
2188467
Wiki­data ID
Q6508499
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Satellite Map

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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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