Bealey River

Bealey River
The Bealey River runs towards the top of the photo in the centre. The Waimakariri runs from left to right
Route of the Bealey River
Mouth of the Bealey River Show map of New Zealand Bealey River (South Island) Show map of South Island
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Goldney Glacier
• coordinates	42°54′59″S 171°31′44″E / 42.9163°S 171.5288°E / -42.9163; 171.5288
Mouth
• location	Waimakariri River
• coordinates	43°00′13″S 171°35′37″E / 43.0035°S 171.5937°E / -43.0035; 171.5937
Basin features
Progression	Bealey River → Waimakariri River → Pegasus Bay → Pacific Ocean
Tributaries
• left	Twin Creek, Bridal Veil Creek, Devils Punchbowl Creek, Graham Stream, Bretts Stream, Mingha River
• right	Margarets Tarn, McGrath Creek, Wardens Creek, Avalanche Creek, Rough Creek, Snow Creek, Halpin Creek, Greyneys Creek
Bridges	White Bridge

The Bealey River is a small river located in the Southern Alps of New Zealand.^[1] It is a tributary of the Waimakariri River. Its valley forms the eastern approach to Arthur's Pass. The river and the Bealey settlement are named for Samuel Bealey, a 19th-century Superintendent of Canterbury Province and pastoralist.