Fox River (Buller) facts for kids
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Country | New Zealand |
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Main source | Paparoa Range |
River mouth | Tasman Sea |
The Fox River (originally the Potikohua River) is a river in the Buller District of New Zealand. It arises in the Paparoa Range near Mount Dewar and flows north-west through the Paparoa National Park to the Tasman Sea at Woodpecker Bay. The river passes through a spectacular gorge. The northern branch of the river has limestone caves containing stalactite and stalagmite formations. The river was named after William Fox, a gold prospector.
A tramping track leads from State Highway 6 near the mouth of the river up to the caves.
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