Ellis River (New Zealand)

The Ellis River is a river of the northwestern South Island of New Zealand. It arises near Mount Arthur in the Wharepapa / Arthur Range and flows south-east within Kahurangi National Park. It is a tributary of the Baton River.[1]

Ellis River
Map
Route of the Ellis River
Ellis River (New Zealand) is located in New Zealand
Ellis River (New Zealand)
Mouth of the Ellis River
Ellis River (New Zealand) is located in South Island
Ellis River (New Zealand)
Ellis River (New Zealand) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceWharepapa / Arthur Range
 • coordinates41°13′56″S 172°41′45″E / 41.2321°S 172.6958°E / -41.2321; 172.6958
Mouth 
 • location
Baton River
 • coordinates
41°18′13″S 172°42′13″E / 41.30369°S 172.7036°E / -41.30369; 172.7036
Length6 kilometres (3.7 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionEllis RiverBaton RiverMotueka RiverTasman BayTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftHicky Creek
 • rightBruce Creek, Murray Stream

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 58. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.