Baton River

The Baton River is a river in the Tasman District of the South Island of New Zealand. It rises near the Baton Saddle in the Arthur Range and flows ESE then northeast before feeding into the Motueka River 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of Woodstock. A tramping track follows the upper part of the river valley, leading to the Karamea-Leslie track and Kahurangi National Park.

Baton River
Route of the Baton River
Mouth of the Baton River Baton River (South Island)
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Wharepapa / Arthur Range
• coordinates	41°15′29″S 172°34′39″E
Mouth
• location	Motueka River
• coordinates	41°16′39″S 172°48′24″E
• elevation	85 m (279 ft)
Length	25 km (16 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Baton River → Motueka River → Tasman Bay → Tasman Sea
Tributaries
• left	Taylor Creek, Ironstone Creek, Loveridge Creek, Haines Stream, Ellis River, Long Gully Stream, Stony Creek
• right	White Creek, Skeet River, McCarthy Creek, Clarke River, Naylor Creek

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

• Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
• New Zealand Topographical map NZMS 260 sheet: N27