Balfour River

The Balfour River is a river in the Westland district of New Zealand. Its source is the Balfour Glacier and it runs west then northwest for about 7.4 kilometres (5 mi) to the Cook River / Weheka.

Balfour River
Route of the Balfour River
Mouth of the Balfour River Balfour River (New Zealand)
Location
Country	New Zealand
Region	West Coast
District	Westland
Physical characteristics
Source	Balfour Glacier
• coordinates	43.5504°S 170.0630°E / -43.5504; 170.0630
Mouth
• location	Cook River / Weheka
• coordinates	43°31′36″S 169°59′16″E
• elevation	160 m (520 ft)
Length	7.4 kilometres (4.6 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Balfour River → Cook River / Weheka → Tasman Sea
Tributaries
• right	McKenna Creek, Craig Creek

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

• Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names