Crow River (Canterbury)
For the tributary of the Karamea River, see Crow River, West Coast.
| Crow River | |
|---|---|
| Basin | |
| Main source | Mount Rolleston |
| Source elevation | 1,270 m (4,170 ft) |
| River mouth | Waimakariri River |
| Mouth elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
| Countries | New Zealand |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 8 km (5 mi) |
The Crow River is a river located in Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand. It arises near Mount Rolleston and flows south into the Waimakariri River.[1]
The river was named after a South Island kōkako, sometimes called orange-wattled crow, which was seen in 1865 during an exploration of the area. The species was last seen in the 1930s and is probably extinct.[2]
The New Zealand Department of Conservation maintains a tramping track alongside the river,[2] and a backcountry hut is available for trampers.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 69. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- 1 2 "Arthur's Pass: Avalanche Peak - Crow River route". New Zealand Department of Conservation. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ↑ "Crow Hut". New Zealand Department of Conservation. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
Coordinates: 42°59′00″S 171°30′40″E / 42.9834°S 171.5110°E
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