The Arnst River in New Zealand is a tributary of the Travers River, which itself flows into Lake Rotoiti, in Nelson Lakes National Park.[1][2]
| Arnst River | |
|---|---|
 Route of the Arnst River | |
  Mouth of the Arnst River .png)  Arnst River (New Zealand) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| District | Tasman |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Paratītahi Tarns |
| • location | about 1,700 m (5,600 ft) |
| • coordinates | 41°53′46″S 172°50′50″E / 41.8962°S 172.84718°E |
| • elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Mouth | Travers River |
• coordinates | 41°55′58″S 172°48′29″E / 41.93288°S 172.80817°E |
• elevation | about 680 m (2,230 ft) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Paratītahi Tarns → Arnst River → Travers River → Lake Rotoiti → Buller River → Tasman Sea |
| River system | Buller River |
The park is at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand.[3] The Arnst River is named after the champion rower Jacob Diedrich Arnst, known as Richard Arnst or Dick Arnst.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Arnst River, Tasman". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ a b McMurran, Alistair (30 December 2011). "The first golden age of NZ rowing". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Nelson Lakes National Park". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 30 January 2021.