Avon River / Ōtākaro

The Avon River / Ōtākaro (/ˈeɪvən/ and /ˈɔːtɑːkɑːrɔː/) flows through the centre of the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, and out to an estuary, which it shares with the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River, the Avon Heathcote Estuary / Ihutai.

For other rivers named Avon, see River Avon (disambiguation).
Avon River / Ōtākaro
Antigua boat sheds on the Avon, Christchurch
Course of the Avon River / Ōtākaro
Avon River / Ōtākaro is located in New Zealand
Avon River / Ōtākaro
Location of mouth
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationAvonhead
Mouth 
 • location
Pegasus Bay via the Avon Heathcote Estuary / Ihutai
 • coordinates
43.528°S 172.726°E / -43.528; 172.726
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length14 km (8.7 mi)
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