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Windward River

Coordinates: 45°6′S 167°8′E / 45.100°S 167.133°E / -45.100; 167.133
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Windward River
Map
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouthland,
DistrictSouthland
Physical characteristics
SourceDouble Peak
 • coordinates45°11′49″S 167°15′54″E / 45.19694°S 167.26500°E / -45.19694; 167.26500
MouthGold Arm
 • location
Charles Sound
 • coordinates
45°6′S 167°8′E / 45.100°S 167.133°E / -45.100; 167.133
 • elevation
Sea Level
Length16 kilometres (9.9 mi)

The Windward River is a river in Fiordland, New Zealand, flowing into Gold Arm, Charles Sound. The estuary of the Windward River is protected by the Kahukura (Gold Arm) Marine Reserve.

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References

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  • "Place name detail: Windward River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.