Drake River
The Drake River is a river of New Zealand. It is located in southern Westland, and flows entirely within the Mount Aspiring National Park. The river follows a southerly course for seven kilometres before turning northeast to flow another five kilometres before reaching the Waiatoto River.[1]
| Drake River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Southern Alps |
| Mouth | |
• location | Waiatoto River |
| Length | 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) |
The tributaries of the river were probably surveyed and named by Mueller in 1885.[2]
There is potential for a 30 MW power-generating plant at the junction of the Drake and Waiatoto Rivers.[3]
See also
References
- Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 78. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- Club, New Zealand Alpine (1951). "New Zealand alpine journal". New Zealand Alpine Journal. 14: 6.
- "Renewable Energy Assessment" (PDF). West Coast Regional Council. 4 August 2008. p. 65. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
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