The Windward River is a river in Fiordland, New Zealand, flowing into Gold Arm, Charles Sound. The estuary of the Windward River is protected by the Kahukura (Gold Arm) Marine Reserve.

Windward River
Map
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouthland,
DistrictSouthland
Physical characteristics
SourceDouble Peak
 • coordinates45°11′49″S 167°15′54″E / 45.19694°S 167.26500°E / -45.19694; 167.26500
MouthGold Arm
 • location
Charles Sound
 • coordinates
45°6′S 167°8′E / 45.100°S 167.133°E / -45.100; 167.133
 • elevation
Sea Level
Length16 kilometres (9.9 mi)

See also

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References

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