Barlow River (New Zealand)

The Barlow River is a river in the Westland district of the South Island of New Zealand. It is a tributary of the Perth River. The Barlow River is fed by the Barlow and Farrar Glacier. Its tributary North Barlow River is fed by the Escape and Siege Glacier. A smaller stream called Barlow Creek lies 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) west of the Barlow River.[1]

Barlow River
Map
Route of the Barlow River
Barlow River (New Zealand) is located in New Zealand
Barlow River (New Zealand)
Mouth of the Barlow River
Barlow River (New Zealand) is located in South Island
Barlow River (New Zealand)
Barlow River (New Zealand) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
regionWest Coast Region
DistrictWestland District
Physical characteristics
SourceBarlow Glacier
 • locationSouthern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana
 • coordinates43°18′24″S 170°37′30″E / 43.30667°S 170.62500°E / -43.30667; 170.62500
 • elevation1,400 m (4,600 ft)
MouthPerth River
 • coordinates
43°20′51″S 170°31′15″E / 43.34750°S 170.52083°E / -43.34750; 170.52083
 • elevation
215 m (705 ft)
Length13.8 kilometres (8.6 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBarlow GlacierBarlow RiverPerth RiverWhataroa River
River systemWhataroa River
Tributaries 
 • rightNorth Barlow River

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Topographic map". NZTopoMap. Retrieved 1 September 2022.