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Alfred River

Coordinates: 42°21′S 172°14′E / 42.350°S 172.233°E / -42.350; 172.233
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Alfred River

The Alfred River is a river in New Zealand's Tasman region. It runs west-southwest from its source in the Spenser Mountains to its junction with the Maruia River. The schist in the river contains hornblende.[1] The area has a temperate oceanic climate.[2] Gold is said to have been found in the area.[2]

References

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  1. ^ John James Reed (1958). Regional Metamorphism in South-east Nelson. New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. pp. 16–17.
  2. ^ a b "Mt Baldy, Springs Junction, Buller District, West Coast Region, New Zealand". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2 May 2022.

42°21′S 172°14′E / 42.350°S 172.233°E / -42.350; 172.233


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