Makarora River

Makarora River
The Makarora River flows into northern end of Lake Wanaka.
Origin	Mount Aspiring National Park
Mouth	Lake Wanaka
Basin countries	New Zealand
Mouth elevation	300 metres

The Makarora River is in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand.

Geography

The headwaters are in Mount Aspiring National Park, on the eastern flanks of the Southern Alps near Haast Pass, which is the saddle between the Makarora and Haast River valleys. The Makarora flows south into the northern end of Lake Wanaka after passing the small community of Makarora. The river attracts some recreational fishing, jetboating and kayaking.

Landslide

In September 2007 a landslide in the Young River valley blocked off the corresponding stream. Young River is a tributary to Makarora River. The landslide created a new lake. The lake appears to be permanent.

The Makarora River near West Makarora township.

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

External links

• http://www.geonet.org.nz/landslide/young-river-landslide/index.html
• http://www.geonet.org.nz/docs/landslide/reports/Young-River-poster-A3.pdf

Coordinates: 44°19′S 169°10′E / 44.317°S 169.167°E / -44.317; 169.167