The Snow River is a river in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It rises at the western end of the Haupiri Range and flows northward before rounding the tip of Kill Devil Spur to join the Slate River.New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheet BP24 – Takaka The Slate is a tributary of the Aorere, the major river of the northwestern Tasman region.New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheet BN24 – Collingwood
The Snow River is named for George Snow and one of his brothers (the source does not specify which brother). Snow was a goldminer and hotelier based in Collingwood. His grandson was the Olympic rower Darcy Hadfield. p=92
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