Wye River (New Zealand) Explained

Wye River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:New Zealand
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Marlborough District
Length:23km (14miles)
Source1 Coordinates:-41.7581°N 173.28°W
Mouth:Wairau River
Mouth Coordinates:-41.6211°N 173.4978°W
River System:Wairau River

Wye River is a minor river in the northeast of the South Island of New Zealand.[1] [2] It feeds into the Wairau River.[3]

A single lane Truss Bridge carries traffic on State Highway 63 over the river.

Name

The river was at one time known as the Little Wai to distinguish it from the Waihopai River. The form Wye may be a mistaken transcription of Wai, or named independently after the River Wye in Wales. The New Zealand Geographic Board recognised Wye River name as the official name of the river in 2021[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wye River, Marlborough. 2021-01-29. NZ Topo Map. en.
  2. Web site: Leatham Conservation Area (including Wye River) hunting. 2021-01-29. www.doc.govt.nz. en-nz.
  3. Web site: Wairau River. 2021-01-29. nzfishing.com. en-US.
  4. Web site: Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names in Marlborough Region.