Elizabeth River (New Zealand)

Elizabeth River
Route of the Elizabeth River
Mouth of the Elizabeth River
Elizabeth River (New Zealand) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates45°24′53″S 167°14′42″E / 45.4148°S 167.2449°E / -45.4148; 167.2449
Mouth 
 • location
Olphert Cove
 • coordinates
45°25′00″S 167°07′58″E / 45.41676°S 167.13281°E / -45.41676; 167.13281
Basin features
ProgressionElizabeth River → Olphert Cove → Doubtful Sound / Patea → Tasman Sea
Tributaries 
 • rightStella Burn

The Elizabeth River, New Zealand is a river of Fiordland, New Zealand. It rises north of Mount George and flows westward through Fiordland National Park into Doubtful Sound / Patea at Olphert Cove. Elizabeth Island is opposite the river mouth.[1] The river and island were named by Captain John Grono after his brig Elizabeth in late 1822 or early 1823.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 96. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  2. ^ Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. p. 452.
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