The Cavendish River is a river of New Zealand. It is one of the southernmost rivers of the country's South Island, flowing south for 15 kilometres (9 mi) to reach Foveaux Strait on the southern coast of Fiordland. The river was named in 1882 by John Hay in commemoration of Lord Frederick Cavendish, who was murdered in Dublin's Phoenix Park earlier that year.[1]

Cavendish River
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Route of the Cavendish River
Cavendish River is located in New Zealand
Cavendish River
Mouth of the Cavendish River
Cavendish River is located in South Island
Cavendish River
Cavendish River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceCaton Peak
 • coordinates46°03′19″S 166°52′56″E / 46.0554°S 166.8822°E / -46.0554; 166.8822
Mouth 
 • location
Foveaux Strait
 • coordinates
46°12′36″S 166°52′20″E / 46.2101°S 166.8721°E / -46.2101; 166.8721
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length15 km (9 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionCavendish RiverFoveaux Strait

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References

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  1. ^ Reed, A. W. (2010). Peter Dowling (ed.). Place Names of New Zealand. Rosedale, North Shore: Raupo. p. 74. ISBN 9780143204107.