Hurunui River
The Hurunui River is the fourth largest of the four principal rivers in north Canterbury, New Zealand, with a catchment area of 2,670 square kilometres. The river flows from the eastern side of the Southern Alps, to the Pacific Ocean.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Culverden and Amuri Plain.
Culverden
Village
Culverden is a small town in the northern Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It lies at the centre of the Amuri Plain. Culverden has traditionally been surrounded by sheep farms. Culverden is situated 7 km north of Hurunui River.
Amuri Plain
Locality
The Amuri Plain is the northernmost extension of New Zealand's Canterbury Plains. It lies between the Waiau Uwha and Hurunui Rivers and is centred on the town of Culverden. Amuri Plain is situated 10 km north of Hurunui River.
Hurunui River
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-42.8283° or 42° 49′ 42″ southLongitude
172.88014° or 172° 52′ 49″ eastElevation
140 metres (459 feet)Open location code
4V9J5VCJ+M3GeoNames ID
6221589
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