Crow River (West Coast)

Crow River
Route of the Crow River
Mouth of the Crow River
Crow River (West Coast) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceWharepapa / Arthur Range
 • coordinates41°17′55″S 172°36′00″E / 41.29859°S 172.59996°E / -41.29859; 172.59996
 • elevation1,075 m (3,527 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Karamea River
 • coordinates
41°17′32″S 172°28′07″E / 41.29216°S 172.46865°E / -41.29216; 172.46865
 • elevation
313 m (1,027 ft)
Length26 km (16 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionCrow River Karamea RiverŌtūmahana EstuaryKaramea BightTasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftTaylor Stream, Kinzett Stream,
 • rightLittle Crow River

The Crow River is a river located in Kahurangi National Park in the West Coast Region of New Zealand. It arises in the Wharepapa / Arthur Range and flows south-west and then north-west into the Karamea River.[1] The river may be named after the South Island kōkako, sometimes called the orange-wattled crow.[2]

Brown trout can be fished in the river.[3]

A backcountry hut is available for trampers near the junction with the Karamea River.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 58. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  2. ^ Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. p. 291.
  3. ^ "Crow River Trout Fishing". Retrieved 31 August 2009.
  4. ^ DuFresne, Jim (2006). Tramping in New Zealand (6 ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 179. ISBN 978-1-74059-788-3.