- Douglas River
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Douglas River Origin Southern Alps Mouth Karangarua River Basin countries New Zealand Length 18 kilometres (11 mi) The Douglas River is a river of the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Its source is high in the Southern Alps, five kilometres south of Mount Sefton, and its upper reaches are fed by water from the Douglas Glacier, New Zealand. It flows west for 18 kilometres, joined by runoff from the Horace Walker Glacier, before joining the waters of the Karangarua River. The Douglas River's entire course is within Westland Tai Poutini National Park.[1] The river and glacier are named after Charles Edward Douglas, a 19th century explorer and mountaineer.[2]
The New Zealand Department of Conservation maintains a backcountry hut at the junction of the Douglas and Horace Walker rivers.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 76. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. p. 293.
- ^ "Horace Walker Hut". New Zealand Department of Conservation. http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/west-coast/south-westland/horace-walker-hut/. Retrieved 14 August 2009.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
Coordinates: 43°40′29″S 169°50′26″E / 43.67472°S 169.84056°E
Categories:- Westland District
- Rivers of the West Coast Region
- Westland Tai Poutini National Park
- West Coast Region geography stubs
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