| Blackwater River | |
|---|---|
.png)  Mouth | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Big River |
| Mouth | |
• location | Māwheraiti (Little Grey) River |
| Length | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
TheBlackwater River is located in theBuller District of New Zealand. It is the name given to the lower reaches of theBig River, from its junction with the Blackwater Creek to its outflow into theMāwheraiti (Little Grey) River. It flows generally westwards for 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) before turning southwards immediately prior to its junction with the Māwheraiti 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) north of the township ofIkamatua. It joins with the similar-sizedSnowy River 100 metres (330 ft) before its junction with the Māwheraiti.[1]
42°15′20″S171°41′10″E / 42.25556°S 171.68611°E /-42.25556; 171.68611
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