Rainy River (Tasman)

The Rainy River is a river of the southern Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows north from its sources 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of Saint Arnaud, reaching the Motupiko River 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of the Hope Saddle.[1] The Motupiko River is a tributary of the Motueka River.

For the Rainy River in Marlborough District which is a tributary of the Pelorus River, see Rainy River (Marlborough).

Rainy River
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation900 metres (3,000 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Motupiko River
 • elevation
330 metres (1,080 ft)
Length19 kilometres (12 mi)

References
  1. New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheet BR24 – Kawatiri


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