Doubtful River (New Zealand) Explained

Doubtful River
Mouth Location:	Boyle River
Subdivision Type1:	Country
Subdivision Name1:	New Zealand
Length:	13km (08miles)
Source1 Elevation:	1166m (3,825feet)
Mouth Elevation:	531m (1,742feet)

The Doubtful River is a river in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. It rises near Mount Barron and flows south then south-east through Lake Sumner Forest Park, reaching the Boyle River 40km (30miles) west of Hanmer Springs. The Doubtful Range lies to the south. The Doubtless River and Devilskin Stream are tributaries entering from the north.^[1]

The New Zealand Department of Conservation maintains a tramping track alongside the river, with routes off to the north^[2] and south.^[3] Backcountry huts are available for trampers near the junctions with the Devilskin Stream^[4] and Doubtless River.^[5]

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

• Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names

-42.55°N 193°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Reed New Zealand Atlas. 2004. 0-7900-0952-8. Peter Dowling . Reed Books. Map 70–71. true.
2. Web site: Nina valley to Doubtful valley via Devilskin Saddle . . 15 August 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110524165227/http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/canterbury/north-canterbury-and-arthurs-pass/lake-sumner-nina-valley-tracks-and-routes/ . May 24, 2011 .
3. Web site: Doubtful valley to Hope valley, via Lake Man. New Zealand Department of Conservation. 15 August 2009.
4. Web site: Doubtful Hut. New Zealand Department of Conservation. 15 August 2009.
5. Web site: Doubtless Hut. New Zealand Department of Conservation. 15 August 2009.