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 Oakden
Peak
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Mount Oakden is a peak, which is situated 3 km east of Wilberforce River.
Cliff Hill
Peak
Photo: Podzemnik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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
Photo: Podzemnik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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″ southLongitude
171.38011° or 171° 22′ 48″ eastElevation
471 metres (1,545 feet)Open location code
4V8HQ96J+M2GeoNames ID
6216158
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mount Oakden and Mount Algidus.
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