Trent River (New Zealand) Explained

Trent River
Subdivision Type1:	Country
Length:	28km (17miles)
Source1 Elevation:	1747m (5,732feet)
Mouth Elevation:	330m (1,080feet)

The Trent River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows east from its source in the Kaimata Range northeast of Otira, turning north to reach the valley of the Ahaura River via the Tūtaekurī River.^[1]

The Trent River is braided and flows through beech forest. It can be kayaked, except during summer droughts.^[2]

There are two 4-bed backcountry huts in the Trent valley, the Top-^[3] and Mid-Trent Huts.^[4] Elizabeth Hut on the Haupiri River can be reached via the Trent valley in about 9 hours from Tutaekuri Hut,^[5] via the 1071m (3,514feet) Trent Saddle,^[6] on the Elizabeth Hut Route.^[7]

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

-42.6054°N 171.9597°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Trent River, West Coast . 2023-01-02 . NZ Topo Map . en.
2. Web site: G. D. and J. H. Egarr . 1981 . Recreational River Survey . NIWA . 0110-4705.
3. Web site: Top Trent Hut/Lagoon Hut . 2023-01-02 . www.doc.govt.nz . en-nz.
4. Web site: Mid Trent Hut . 2023-01-02 . www.doc.govt.nz . en-nz.
5. Web site: Tutaekuri hut . 2023-01-02 . New Zealand Tramper . en.
6. Web site: Trent Saddle, West Coast . 2023-01-02 . NZ Topo Map . en.
7. Web site: Elizabeth Hut Route . 2023-01-02 . www.doc.govt.nz . en-nz.