Crow River (Canterbury)
The Crow River is a river in Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand. It arises near Mount Rolleston and flows south into the Waimakariri River.[1]
| Crow River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mount Rolleston |
| • elevation | 1,270 m (4,170 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Waimakariri River |
• elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
| Length | 8 km (5 mi) |
It was named after a South Island kokako, sometimes called orange-wattled crow, which was seen in 1865 during an exploration of the area. The species 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]
References
- Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 69. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- "Arthur's Pass: Avalanche Peak - Crow River route". New Zealand Department of Conservation. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- "Crow Hut". New Zealand Department of Conservation. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
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