Dillon River

Dillon River
Basin
River system Clarence River system
Main source Inland Kaikoura Range
River mouth Confluence with Clarence River
Mouth elevation 670 m (2,200 ft)
Countries New Zealand
Location Marlborough Region, South Island
Physiognomy
Length 28 kilometres (17 mi)

The Dillon River is a river of the Marlborough Region of New Zealand. It arises in the Inland Kaikoura Range near Carters Saddle, and flows south-west for 28 kilometres (17 mi) to join with the upper Clarence River 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Hanmer Springs. The river's course lies largely parallel with that of the Acheron River, which lies 8 kilometres (5 mi) to the west.[1] The river was named after Constantine Augustus Dillon, who owned a sheep run near the Omaka River.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Maps 66, 72. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  2. ↑ Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. p. 374.

Coordinates: 42°23′47″S 173°04′42″E / 42.39639°S 173.07833°E / -42.39639; 173.07833

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