Cobb River (New Zealand)

The Cobb River is a river in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It flows southeast from Lake Cobb on the northern slopes of Mount Cobb, in Kahurangi National Park, in the northwestern South Island. The river's waters are captured behind a dam to become the Cobb Reservoir; the outflow continues to join with the Tākaka River.[1] The river is named for J.W. Cobb, a local mill owner.[2]

Cobb River
Looking up the Cobb Valley
Map
Route of the Cobb River
Cobb River (New Zealand) is located in New Zealand
Cobb River (New Zealand)
Mouth of the Cobb River
Cobb River (New Zealand) is located in South Island
Cobb River (New Zealand)
Cobb River (New Zealand) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationLake Cobb
 • coordinates41°01′23″S 172°33′12″E / 41.023°S 172.5532°E / -41.023; 172.5532
 • elevation1,090 m (3,580 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Tākaka River
 • coordinates
40°52′56″S 172°48′37″E / 40.8822°S 172.8102°E / -40.8822; 172.8102
 • elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Length26 km (16 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionCobb RiverTākaka RiverGolden Bay / MohuaTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftDiamond Lake Stream
 • rightChaffey Stream, Hannah Creek, Myttons Creek, Thorns Creek, Trilobite Creek, Magnesite Creek

Brown and rainbow trout are available for fishing in the river.[3] A tramping track follows the river between Lake Cobb and the reservoir and there are several backcountry huts in the river valley. New Zealand's oldest rocks are found in the Cobb River catchment.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 58. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  2. ^ Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. p. 289.
  3. ^ "Cobb River Trout Fishing". New Zealand Fly Fishing for Trout and Salmon. Archived from the original on 26 May 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2009.