Big River

Big River is an abandoned mining town in the of New Zealand. It can he reached on foot, by mountain bike or along an old dray road by 4WD. It is located between and on the Big River.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Locality
  • Description: ghost town on the West Coast, New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Big River, New Zealand”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Waiuta and Blackwater.

Locality
Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.
is the location of a historic mining town on the West Coast of the of New Zealand. It is now abandoned and considered a ghost town. is situated 8 km southwest of Big River.

Hamlet
Photo: National Library NZ on The Commons, No restrictions.
is a hamlet, which is situated 10 km west of Big River.

Big River

Latitude
-42.24345° or 42° 14′ 36″ south
Longitude
171.89303° or 171° 53′ 35″ east
Elevation
743 metres (2,438 feet)
Open location code
4V9HQV4V+J6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7747750288
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
6217776
Wiki­data ID
Q79884028
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Satellite Map

Discover Big River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Big River” goes by many names.
  • Turkish: “Big River”

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