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Aorere River

Coordinates: 40°40′35″S 172°40′00″E / 40.67638°S 172.66666°E / -40.67638; 172.66666
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Aorere River
The fertile plains around the lower Aorere lie in the lower left of this satellite view, which shows the river's outflow into Golden Bay
Map
Route of the Aorere River
Aorere River is located in New Zealand
Aorere River
Mouth of the Aorere River
Aorere River is located in South Island
Aorere River
Aorere River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
DistrictTasman
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationDomett Range
 • coordinates41°01′37″S 172°25′16″E / 41.0269°S 172.4212°E / -41.0269; 172.4212
Mouth 
 • location
Ruataniwha Inlet
 • coordinates
40°40′35″S 172°40′00″E / 40.67638°S 172.66666°E / -40.67638; 172.66666
Length40 km (25 mi)
Basin size573 km2 (221 sq mi)[1]
Basin features
ProgressionAorere River → Ruataniwha Inlet → Golden Bay / MohuaTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftSpey, Kaituna
 • rightClark, Boulder, Little Boulder, Slate, Little Slate, Snow
WaterfallsSalisbury Falls

The Aorere River is in the Tasman District of the South Island of New Zealand that flows from headwaters in the alpine regions of the Kahurangi National Park. It has a catchment area of 573 km2 (221 sq mi), representing around 11% of the total area of Kahurangi National Park. The river flows generally northwards for 40 km (25 mi) before draining into Golden Bay at the town of Collingwood. The Heaphy Track's northeastern end is in the upper valley of the Aorere.[2][3]

Tributaries of the Aorere include the Spey, Boulder, and Slate Rivers.

The heaviest storm in 150 years hit the area on 28 December 2010. Two bridges were swept away, including the historic and recently restored Salisbury Swing Bridge.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Aorere at Devils Boots". Tasman District Council. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Aorere / West Coast FMU". Tasman District Council. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Aorere/West Coast Surface Water Zone Water Quantity Data". Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA). Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Golden Bay cleans up after worst flood in 150 years". The New Zealand Herald. New Zealand Press Association. 29 December 2010. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2022.