Cleddau River

For the river in Wales, see River Cleddau.

The Cleddau River (also known as Waipāteke, Awa-piopiotahi and the Cheddar River) is a river of New Zealand in Fiordland, Southland. It flows into the head of Milford Sound.

Cleddau River Cheddar River
Cleddau River in the Chasm
Route of the Cleddau River
Mouth of the Cleddau River Show map of Fiordland Cleddau River (South Island) Show map of South Island Cleddau River (New Zealand) Show map of New Zealand
Location
Country	New Zealand
Region	Southland
District	Southland
Physical characteristics
Source	Cleddau River West Branch
• location	Mount Ada
• coordinates	44°43′31″S 167°53′29″E
2nd source	Cleddau River North Branch
• location	Te Pari / Sheerdown Peak
• coordinates	44°42′09″S 167°56′05″E
3rd source	Cleddau River South Branch
• location	Homer Tunnel
• coordinates	44°45′53″S 167°58′46″E
Mouth
• location	Milford Sound
• coordinates	44°40′40″S 167°55′24″E
• elevation	0 metres (0 ft)
Basin features
Progression	Cleddau River → Milford Sound → Tasman Sea
Tributaries
• right	Gulliver River, Donne River, Tūtoko River
Waterbodies	The Chasm

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

• Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names