Twizel River
| Twizel River | |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Ben Ohau Range |
| River mouth | Lake Benmore |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 30 km (19 mi) |
The Twizel River is a river of the Mackenzie Basin, in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. It is part of the Waitaki River system.[1]
The Twizel River has its origins in numerous streams which flow down the eastern flanks of the Ben Ohau Range, the longest of which are the Gladstone Stream and the Duncan Stream. The Twizel River flows south, veering slowly southeast close to the town of Twizel. From here it flows into the northern end of the artificial lake, Lake Benmore.
See also
References
- ↑ "Place Name Detail: Twizel River". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
Coordinates: 44°19′49″S 170°11′12″E / 44.330349°S 170.186654°E
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