The Mingha River is a river of the Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows east then south from its origin on the slopes of Mt Temple, meeting the Bealey River 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of Arthur's Pass.

Mingha River
Mingha River close to Mingha Bivouac
Map
Route of the Mingha River
Mingha River is located in New Zealand
Mingha River
Mouth of the Mingha River
Mingha River is located in South Island
Mingha River
Mingha River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceSouthern Alps
 • coordinates42°54′37″S 171°35′48″E / 42.9102°S 171.5968°E / -42.9102; 171.5968
 • elevation1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Bealey River
 • coordinates
42°58′42″S 171°35′46″E / 42.9782°S 171.5961°E / -42.9782; 171.5961
 • elevation
670 m (2,200 ft)
Length11 km (6.8 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMingha RiverBealey RiverWaimakariri RiverPegasus BayPacific Ocean
Tributaries 
 • leftEdwards River
 • rightAgility Creek

Together with Goat Pass, elevation 1,071 metres (3,514 ft), and the Deception River, the Mingha valley forms a route across the Southern Alps known as the Mingha/Deception. It is used for the mountain running segment of the annual Coast to Coast race.

See also

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References

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  • "Place name detail: Mingha River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
  • New Zealand 1:50000 topographic map sheet BV20 - Otira