Shotover River

The Shotover River is located in the region of the of New Zealand. The name correctly suggests that this 75-kilometre long river is fast flowing, with numerous rapids.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bullendale.

Locality
is an abandoned mining settlement in , New Zealand. It is the site of New Zealand's first industrial hydro-electric power plant. Located in rugged and remote countryside, it has survived to become of historical significance, and several archaeological surveys have been conducted there. is situated 4½ km north of Shotover River.

Shotover River

Latitude
-44.82836° or 44° 49′ 42″ south
Longitude
168.70007° or 168° 42′ 0″ east
Elevation
931 metres (3,054 feet)
Open location code
4V7C5PC2+M2
Geo­Names ID
6206295
Wiki­data ID
Q1755035
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In Other Languages

From Aragonese to Welsh—“Shotover River” goes by many names.
  • Aragonese: Río Shotover
  • Asturian: Ríu Shotover
  • Cebuano: Shotover River
  • Chinese: 沙特欧瓦河
  • Chinese: 沙特歐瓦河
  • Czech: Shotover River
  • Egyptian Arabic: نهر شوتوفر
  • French: Shotover River
  • French: Shotover
  • German: Shotover River
  • Irish: Kimiākau
  • Japanese: ショットオーバー
  • Korean: 샷오버 강
  • Maori: Kimiākau
  • Welsh: Afon Shotover

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Localities in the Area

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Highlights include Cooks Terrace and Shepherds Terrace.

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