Murchison River
The Murchison River lies within the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park in the South Island of New Zealand. It is fed by the Murchison Glacier and flows into Tasman Lake, thus effectively feeding the Tasman River.Places of Interest
Highlights include Novara Peak and The Armchair.
The Armchair
Peak
The Armchair is a peak, which is situated 3½ km south of Murchison River.
Murchison River
- Stream
- …lies at an elevation of 883 metres (2,897 feet)
- Category: body of water
- Location
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Latitude
-43.64832° or 43° 38′ 54″ south
Longitude
170.23009° or 170° 13′ 48″ east
Open location code
4V8G962J+M2
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Highlights include Burnett Falls and The Armchair.
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