- Dove River (Tasman)
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Not to be confused with Dove River (Canterbury), a tributary of the Mandamus River.
Dove River Origin Tasman Region Mouth Motueka River Basin countries New Zealand The Dove River is a river in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It arises in hills between the Wai-iti River and Motueka River and flows north-west into the Motueka near the locality of Woodstock.[1] The river is named for the native pigeons once found in the forests around the river.[2]
Brown trout can be found in the lower reaches of the river.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 58. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. p. 293.
- ^ "The Dove River Trout Fishing". nzfishing.com. http://www.nzfishing.com/FishingWaters/NelsonMarlborough/NMFishingWaters/NMDove.htm. Retrieved 14 August 2009.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
Coordinates: 41°15′55″S 172°49′42″E / 41.26528°S 172.82833°E
Categories:- Rivers of the Tasman Region
- Nelson and Tasman Region geography stubs
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