Broken River, New Zealand
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Broken River is a river in the South Island of New Zealand
. It drains into the Waimakariri River
due north of the town of Springfield
.
The Broken River Ski Area
is in the catchment area of the river. The Broken River Cave
is on Cave Stream, a tributary of Broken River.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It drains into the Waimakariri River
Waimakariri River
The Waimakariri River is the largest of the North Canterbury rivers, in the South Island of New Zealand. It flows for 151 kilometres in a generally southeastward direction from the Southern Alps across the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean....
due north of the town of Springfield
Springfield, New Zealand
Springfield is a small town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, in the South Island, of New Zealand. In 2001 it had a population of 219. At the foot of the Southern Alps, west of Christchurch, it is the most westerly town of the central Canterbury Plains...
.
The Broken River Ski Area
Broken River Ski Area
Broken River is a club skifield in South Island, New Zealand. Run by the Broken River Ski Club, it is located at about 110 km from Christchurch. It claims to often have the longest ski season anywhere in Australasia...
is in the catchment area of the river. The Broken River Cave
Broken River Cave
Broken River Cave is a long cave in New Zealand, located on State Highway 73. It is from Arthur's Pass and from Christchurch.It is a popular site for passing tourists, however in spring and during heavy rains it can be dangerous to enter the cave. There have been two deaths in the cave, one due...
is on Cave Stream, a tributary of Broken River.
See also
- Rivers in New Zealand