Dillon River (New Zealand)
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]
| Dillon River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | Marlborough Region, South Island |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Inland Kaikoura Range |
| Mouth | |
• location | Confluence with Clarence River |
• elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
| Length | 28 kilometres (17 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Clarence River system |
See also
References
- Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Maps 66, 72. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. p. 374.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
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