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 (South Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| region | West Coast Region |
| District | Westland District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Balfour Glacier |
| • location | Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana |
| Mouth | Cook River / Weheka |
• coordinates | 43°32′0.96″S 169°59′53.52″E |
• elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Length | 7.4 kilometres (4.6 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Balfour Glacier → Balfour River → Cook River / Weheka → Tasman Sea |
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