The Wilkin River is a river in the Otago region of New Zealand, flowing into Lake Wānaka. Makarora is a natural conserved place. It has a wide variety of natural features, from iced mountains to rivers and pristine rainforest. Local tourism offer helicopter and jet boat rides along the Wilkin River.[1]

Wilkin River
Wilkin River close to its confluence with Makarora River
Map
Route of the Wilkin River
Wilkin River is located in South Island
Wilkin River
Mouth of the Wilkin River
Wilkin River is located in New Zealand
Wilkin River
Wilkin River (New Zealand)
Native nameŌtānenui (Māori)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionOtago
DistrictQueenstown-Lakes
Physical characteristics
SourceWilkin River North Branch
 • coordinates44°12′55″S 168°55′17″E / 44.2152°S 168.9215°E / -44.2152; 168.9215
2nd sourceWilkin River South Branch
 • locationRabbit Pass
 • coordinates44°18′44″S 168°50′57″E / 44.3123°S 168.8491°E / -44.3123; 168.8491
Mouth 
 • location
Makarora River
 • coordinates
44°16′10″S 169°10′53″E / 44.2695°S 169.1813°E / -44.2695; 169.1813
Basin features
ProgressionWilkin RiverMakarora RiverLake WānakaClutha River / Mata-AuPacific Ocean
Tributaries 
 • leftWonderland Stream, Newland Stream, Siberia Stream

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Wilkin River Jets". Retrieved 6 December 2013.

"Place name detail: Wilkin River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.