Elizabeth River (New Zealand) Explained

Elizabeth River
Pushpin Map:New Zealand#New Zealand South Island
Pushpin Map Size:270px
Pushpin Map Caption:Mouth of the Elizabeth River
Source1 Coordinates:-45.4148°N 167.2449°W
Mouth Location:Olphert Cove
Mouth Coordinates:-45.4168°N 167.1328°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:New Zealand
Progression:Elizabeth River → Olphert Cove → Doubtful Sound / PateaTasman Sea
Tributaries Right:Stella 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]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Reed New Zealand Atlas. 2004. 0-7900-0952-8. Peter Dowling . Reed Books. map 96.
  2. Book: Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide. 9th. 1994. 452.