Coal River (Fiordland)

The Coal River is a river of Fiordland, New Zealand. It rises south of Stephens Peak and flows south-westward into the Tasman Sea, draining Lakes Beattie, Swan and Paradise.[1]

Coal River
Map
Route of the Coal River
Coal River (Fiordland) is located in Fiordland
Coal River (Fiordland)
Mouth of the Coal River
Coal River (Fiordland) is located in South Island
Coal River (Fiordland)
Coal River (Fiordland) (South Island)
Coal River (Fiordland) is located in New Zealand
Coal River (Fiordland)
Coal River (Fiordland) (New Zealand)
Native nameWaimaku
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationLake Swan
 • coordinates45°28′48″S 166°48′19″E / 45.4799°S 166.8054°E / -45.4799; 166.8054
 • elevation645 m (2,116 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Coal Bay
 • coordinates
45°30′10″S 166°43′40″E / 45.5027°S 166.7278°E / -45.5027; 166.7278
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length13 km (8 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionCoal River → Coal Bay → Tasman Sea
WaterbodiesLake Beattie

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 96. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.