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The Waimakariri River (1492 words) |
 | The Waimakariri is one of the larger braided rivers in New Zealand. |
| Its flows are controlled by the weather in its upper basin, the stronger and drier the Nor-West wind is on the plains, the greater the flow be from heavy north west rain in the upper basin. |
| The Eyre River rises in the western foothills and, unlike the Waimakariri river, is largely fed by easterly rains. |
| Arthur's Pass National Park (338 words) |
| We are looking across the Waimakariri River valley, which runs from left to right (west to east). |
| The river reflecting the sun to the north is the Bealey River. |
| The railway bridge is to the east and so road and railway run on opposite sides of the river. |
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