The Crow River is a river in Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand. It arises near Mount Rolleston and flows south into the Waimakariri River.[1]
| Crow River | |
|---|---|
 Route of the Crow River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Crow River   Crow River (Canterbury) (South Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Mount Rolleston |
| • coordinates | 42°55′22″S 171°30′53″E / 42.9229°S 171.5148°E |
| • elevation | 1,270 m (4,170 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Waimakariri River |
• coordinates | 42°59′19″S 171°30′48″E / 42.9885°S 171.5134°E |
• elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
| Length | 8 km (5 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Crow River → Waimakariri River → Pegasus Bay → Pacific Ocean |
It was named after a South Island kōkako, sometimes called orange-wattled crow, which was seen in 1865 during an exploration of the area. The species was last seen in the 1930s and is probably extinct.[2]
The New Zealand Department of Conservation maintains a tramping track alongside the river,[2] and a backcountry hut is available for trampers.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 69. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ a b "Arthur's Pass: Avalanche Peak - Crow River route". New Zealand Department of Conservation. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ "Crow Hut". New Zealand Department of Conservation. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names