Coordinates: 41°17′S 173°31′E / 41.283°S 173.517°E / -41.283; 173.517
| Severn River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Raglan Range |
| Mouth | Confluence with Acheron River |
| Progression | South-southeast |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Location | Marlborough Region, South Island |
| River system | Clarence River system |
| Right tributaries | Alma River |
The Severn River is in the South Island of New Zealand. The headwaters of the river are in the Raglan Range and it flows into the Acheron River. One of its tributaries is the Alma River.
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