The Strauchon River is a short river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows southwest from the face of the Strauchon Glacier to reach the Copland River five kilometres northwest of Mount Sefton. The river's entire length is within Westland Tai Poutini National Park.[1]
| Strauchon River | |
|---|---|
 Route of the Strauchon River | |
  Mouth of the Strauchon River .png)  Strauchon River (New Zealand) | |
| Etymology | Named after surveyor John L Strauchon |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | West Coast |
| District | Westland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Strauchon Glacier |
| • coordinates | 43°37′54″S 170°01′59″E / 43.6318°S 170.033°E |
| Mouth | Copland River |
• coordinates | 43°38′55″S 170°01′08″E / 43.64869°S 170.01892°E |
| Length | 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Ruera River → Copland River → Karangarua River → Tasman Sea |
| River system | Karangarua River |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Place name detail: Strauchon River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 7 June 2010.