Wilkin River Explained

Wilkin River
Pushpin Map:New Zealand South Island#New Zealand
Pushpin Map Size:270px
Pushpin Map Caption:Mouth of the Wilkin River
Source1:Wilkin River North Branch
Source1 Coordinates:-44.2152°N 168.9215°W
Source2:Wilkin River South Branch
Source2 Location:Rabbit Pass
Source2 Coordinates:-44.3123°N 168.8491°W
Mouth Location:Makarora River
Mouth Coordinates:-44.2695°N 169.1813°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:New Zealand
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Otago
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Queenstown-Lakes
Progression:Wilkin RiverMakarora RiverLake WānakaClutha River / Mata-AuPacific Ocean
Tributaries Left:Wonderland Stream, Newland Stream, Siberia Stream

The Wilkin River is a river in the Otago region of New Zealand, flowing into Lake Wānaka. Makarora is a natural conserved place. It has a wide variety of natural features, from iced mountains to rivers and pristine rainforest. Local tourism offer helicopter and jet boat rides along the Wilkin River.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wilkin River Jets. 6 December 2013.