Drake River

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Drake River
Map
Route of the Drake River
Drake River is located in New Zealand
Drake River
Mouth of the Drake River
Drake River is located in South Island
Drake River
Drake River (South Island)
EtymologyNamed after Charlie Douglas, an explorer of the region
Location
CountryNew Zealand
regionWest Coast Region
DistrictWestland District
Protected areaMount Aspiring National Park
Physical characteristics
SourceDrake Range
 • locationSouthern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana
 • coordinates44°13′2″S 168°53′38″E / 44.21722°S 168.89389°E / -44.21722; 168.89389
 • elevation1,900 m (6,200 ft)
MouthWaiatoto River
 • location
Drake Flats
 • coordinates
44°11′0″S 168°46′56″E / 44.18333°S 168.78222°E / -44.18333; 168.78222
 • elevation
105 m (344 ft)
Length13.7 kilometres (8.5 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDrake RiverWaiatoto RiverJackson Bay / Okahu
River systemWaiatoto 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.[1] The river follows a southerly course for seven kilometres before turning northeast to flow another five kilometres before reaching the Waiatoto River.[2]

The tributaries of the river were probably surveyed and named by Mueller in 1885.[3]

There is potential for a 30 MW power-generating plant at the junction of the Drake and Waiatoto Rivers.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Place name detail: Clearwater River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  2. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 78. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  3. ^ Club, New Zealand Alpine (1951). "New Zealand alpine journal". New Zealand Alpine Journal. 14: 6.
  4. ^ "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.