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Where is Douglas Glacier found in NZ?

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In the south island in Ashburton Lakes.

No. The Douglas Glacier, named after pioneer explorer Charlie Douglas, is in the head of the Douglas river, which joins the Karangarua River, then the Copeland River in mid Westland.

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