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Adams River (New Zealand)

Coordinates: 43°14′S 170°45′E / 43.233°S 170.750°E / -43.233; 170.750
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Adams River
Map
Route of the Adams River
Adams River (New Zealand) is located in New Zealand
Adams River (New Zealand)
Mouth of the Adams River
Adams River (New Zealand) is located in South Island
Adams River (New Zealand)
Adams River (New Zealand) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWest Coast Region
DistrictWestland District
Physical characteristics
SourceBeelzebub Glacier
 • locationSouthern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana
 • coordinates43°18′16″S 170°41′16″E / 43.30448°S 170.6879°E / -43.30448; 170.6879
 • elevation1,620 metres (5,310 ft)
MouthLambert River
 • location
Jones Flat
 • coordinates
43°14′S 170°45′E / 43.233°S 170.750°E / -43.233; 170.750
 • elevation
215 metres (705 ft)
Length12 km (7 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBeelzebub GlacierAdams RiverLambert RiverWanganui River
River systemWanganui River
Tributaries 
 • leftAdams Glacier, Alpheus Creek, Athene Creek
 • rightAciphylla Creek

The Adams River is in the South Island of New Zealand. The headwaters are on the western side of the Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana. It flows into the Lambert River just before its confluence with the Wanganui River.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Pascoe, J. D. (1940). "The Adams Valley and Glaciers, Southern Alps of New Zealand". The Geographical Journal. 96 (6): 413–418. doi:10.2307/1788307. ISSN 0016-7398.