The Rolleston River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows north from its origins on the northern slopes of Mount Rolleston before turning northeast to reach the Otira River five kilometres north of Arthur's Pass.[1]

Rolleston River
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Route of the Rolleston River
Rolleston River is located in New Zealand
Rolleston River
Mouth of the Rolleston River
Rolleston River is located in South Island
Rolleston River
Rolleston River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceSouthern Alps
 • coordinates42°53′41″S 171°30′07″E / 42.8946°S 171.502°E / -42.8946; 171.502
Mouth 
 • location
Ōtira River
 • coordinates
42°51′19″S 171°33′24″E / 42.8553°S 171.5567°E / -42.8553; 171.5567
Length9 kilometres (5.6 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionRolleston RiverŌtira RiverTaramakau RiverTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftHolts Creek

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Place name detail: Rolleston River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 3 June 2010.