Kowai River
The Kowai River is a river in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. It rises on the southern flanks of the Torlesse Range and travels south, emerging from the foothills of the Southern Alps near Springfield.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Springfield.
Kowai River
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-43.31832° or 43° 19′ 6″ south
Longitude
171.87012° or 171° 52′ 12″ east
Elevation
446 metres (1,463 feet)
Open location code
4V8HMVJC+M2
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Places to explore: Kowai Bush and Otarama.
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