Elizabeth River (New Zealand)

Elizabeth River
Route of the Elizabeth River
Elizabeth River (New Zealand) is located in New Zealand
Elizabeth River (New Zealand)
Mouth of the Elizabeth River
Elizabeth River (New Zealand) is located in South Island
Elizabeth River (New Zealand)
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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