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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Clutha River

                 Clutha River (Mata-Au River) is the second longest river in New Zealand (after Waikato River) flowing south-southeast 338 kilometres (210 mi) through Central and South Otago from Lake Wanaka in the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. The Clutha River is known for its scenery, gold-rush history, and swift turquoise waters. 
                  The main tributaries of Clutha River are: Cardrona River, Hawea River, Manuherikia River, Tuapeka River, Lindis River, Kawarau River, Pomahaka River. It's flowing through Alexandra, Wanaka, Cromwell, Roxburgh, Balclutha. There are two hydroelectric power stations, the Clyde Dam and the Roxburgh Dam, located on the river providing electricity to the New Zealand power grid.

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richard-seaman.com          cluthariverguardian.blogspot.com           en.wikipedia.org
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xtremespots.com            uppercluthatrackstrust.org.nz

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