White Rock River Explained

White Rock River should not be confused with White Rock River (New South Wales).

White Rock River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:New Zealand
Source1 Location:Hunter Hills
Mouth Location:Pareora River
Source1 Elevation:1180m (3,870feet)
Mouth Elevation:170m (560feet)
Length:18km (11miles)

The White Rock River is a river in the South Canterbury area of New Zealand. It rises south of the 1525m (5,003feet) Mount Nimrod / Kaumira in the Hunter Hills and flows northeast then north to joint the Pareora River.[1]

The white rocks are a cliff face with many layers of rock which are millions of years old, often used for study from scientists or school students.

References

-44.3617°N 170.9281°W

Notes and References

  1. New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheets CA18 – Waituna and BZ18 – Fairlie