Castle River (Southland)

The Castle River is a river in Fiordland National Park in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It rises on the slopes of Barrier Peak and flows southeast in a steep-walled valley running parallel to the Clinton Canyon before turning south. It is a tributary of Worsley Stream which empties into the Worsley Arm of Lake Te Anau.[1]

Castle River
Map
Route of the Castle River
Castle River (Southland) is located in New Zealand
Castle River (Southland)
Mouth of the Castle River
Castle River (Southland) is located in South Island
Castle River (Southland)
Castle River (Southland) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationBarrier Peak
 • coordinates44°50′15″S 167°43′44″E / 44.8374°S 167.729°E / -44.8374; 167.729
 • elevation890 m (2,920 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Worsley Stream
 • coordinates
44°55′34″S 167°46′40″E / 44.926°S 167.7779°E / -44.926; 167.7779
 • elevation
235 m (771 ft)
Length13 km (8.1 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionCastle River → Worsley Creek → Worsley Arm → Lake Te AnauWaiau RiverFoveaux Strait

References

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  1. ^ New Zealand 1:50000 Topographic Map Series sheet CB08 – Homer Saddle