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Edwards River
Route of the Edwards River
Mouth of the Edwards RiverShow map of New ZealandEdwards River (Mid Canterbury) (South Island)Show map of South Island
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source	Taruahuna Pass
• coordinates	42°54′07″S 171°40′21″E / 42.9019°S 171.6725°E / -42.9019; 171.6725
2nd source	Polar Range (East Branch)
• coordinates	42°56′25″S 171°40′39″E / 42.9404°S 171.6775°E / -42.9404; 171.6775
Mouth
• location	Mingha River
• coordinates	42°58′24″S 171°36′08″E / 42.97328°S 171.6023°E / -42.97328; 171.6023
Length	12 km (7.5 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Edwards River → Mingha River → Bealey River → Waimakariri River → Pegasus Bay → Pacific Ocean

The Edwards River is a river of New Zealand. A tributary of the Bealey River, it arises in the Polar Range to the east of Arthur's Pass and flows south-west within Arthur's Pass National Park. The Mingha River joins it just before it enters the Bealey. It is one of the headwaters of the Waimakariri River.

A tramping track runs part of the way along the river to a backcountry hut.

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

1. Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. maps 69, 70. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
2. "Arthur's Pass: Edwards - Otehake route". Department of Conservation. Retrieved 30 July 2009.

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