- Crow River (Canterbury)
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For the tributary of the Karamea River, see Crow River, West Coast.
Crow River Origin Mount Rolleston Mouth Waimakariri River Basin countries New Zealand Length 8 km (5.0 mi) Source elevation 1,270 m (4,170 ft) Mouth elevation 720 m (2,360 ft) The Crow River is a river located in Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand. It arises near Mount Rolleston and flows south into the Waimakariri River.[1]
The river was named after a kōkako, sometimes called orange-wattled crow, which was seen in 1865 during an exploration of the area. The South Island kōkako was last seen in the 1930s and is probably extinct.[2]
The New Zealand Department of Conservation maintains a tramping track alongside the river,[2] and a backcountry hut is available for trampers.[3]
See also
- List of rivers of New Zealand
- Anti Crow River
References
- ^ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 69. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ a b "Arthur's Pass: Avalanche Peak - Crow River route". New Zealand Department of Conservation. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/canterbury/waimakariri-area/arthurs-pass-avalanche-peak-crow-river-route/. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ "Crow Hut". New Zealand Department of Conservation. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/canterbury/waimakariri/crow-hut/. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
Coordinates: 42°59′00″S 171°30′40″E / 42.9834°S 171.5110°E
Categories:- Rivers of the Canterbury Region
- Canterbury Region geography stubs
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