The Skeet River is a river of the Tasman Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows northeast from the Wharepapa / Arthur Range, reaching the Baton River 15 kilometres northwest of Tapawera.

Skeet River
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Route of the Skeet River
Skeet River is located in New Zealand
Skeet River
Mouth of the Skeet River
Skeet River is located in South Island
Skeet River
Skeet River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationWharepapa / Arthur Range
 • coordinates41°21′05″S 172°35′12″E / 41.35147°S 172.58678°E / -41.35147; 172.58678
Mouth 
 • location
Baton River
 • coordinates
41°18′32″S 172°42′09″E / 41.30899°S 172.70248°E / -41.30899; 172.70248
Length12 km (7.5 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSkeet RiverBaton RiverMotueka RiverTasman BayTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftMoran Creek

See also

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References

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"Place name detail: Skeet River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.