Carrick River

Carrick River
Route of Carrick River
Mouth of Carrick River
Carrick River (South Island)
Carrick River (New Zealand)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceDark Cloud Range
 • coordinates45°49′31″S 166°49′25″E / 45.8252°S 166.8236°E / -45.8252; 166.8236
Mouth 
 • location
Te Korowhakaunu / Kanáris Sound
 • coordinates
45°56′47″S 166°46′16″E / 45.94635°S 166.77103°E / -45.94635; 166.77103
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length21 km (13 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionCarrick River → Islet Cove → Te Korowhakaunu / Kanáris Sound → Taiari / Chalky InletTasman Sea

The Carrick River is a river of Fiordland, close to the southwesternmost point of New Zealand's South Island.[1] Its course is predominantly southward, and passes through numerous small lakes, most notably Lake Victor, before reaching the sea at the Islet Cove of Te Korowhakaunu / Kanáris Sound.

The river is named after the New Zealand journalist Robert Carrick (1832–1914).[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Place name detail: Carrick River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 2 April 2010.