Drake River
| Drake River | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Southern Alps |
| River mouth | Waiatoto River |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) |
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]
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.
- ↑ Club, New Zealand Alpine (1951). Google snippet view%5d "New Zealand alpine journal" Check
|url=value (help). 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 October 14, 2008. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
Coordinates: 44°11′S 168°47′E / 44.183°S 168.783°E
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