Wilberforce River

The Wilberforce River is a river in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. It is located in western Canterbury and is naturally a tributary of the Rakaia River, but like the Harper River, it has had some of its flow diverted into Lake Coleridge as part of a hydroelectricity project.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mount Algidus and Mount Oakden.

Mount Algidus

Peak

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Mount Algidus is a peak.

Mount Oakden

Peak

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Mount Oakden is a peak, which is situated 3 km east of Wilberforce River.

Cliff Hill

Peak

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Cliff Hill is a peak, which is situated 3½ km south of Wilberforce River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hydra Island.

Hydra Island

Locality

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Hydra Island is a locality, which is situated 4 km southwest of Wilberforce River.

Wilberforce River

Type: Stream
Category: body of water
Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude

-43.23831° or 43° 14′ 18″ south

Longitude

171.38011° or 171° 22′ 48″ east

Elevation

471 metres (1,545 feet)

Open location code

4V8HQ96J+M2

GeoNames ID

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mount Oakden and Mount Algidus.

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