The Edwards River is a river of New Zealand. A tributary of the Bealey River, it arises in the Polar Range to the east of Arthur's Pass and flows south-west within Arthur's Pass National Park. The Mingha River joins it just before it enters the Bealey. It is one of the headwaters of the Waimakariri River.[1]
| Edwards River | |
|---|---|
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 Route of the Edwards River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Edwards River   Edwards River (Mid Canterbury) (South Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Taruahuna Pass |
| • coordinates | 42°54′07″S 171°40′21″E / 42.9019°S 171.6725°E |
| 2nd source | Polar Range (East Branch) |
| • coordinates | 42°56′25″S 171°40′39″E / 42.9404°S 171.6775°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Mingha River |
• coordinates | 42°58′24″S 171°36′08″E / 42.97328°S 171.6023°E |
| Length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Edwards River → Mingha River → Bealey River → Waimakariri River → Pegasus Bay → Pacific Ocean |
A tramping track runs part of the way along the river to a backcountry hut.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. maps 69, 70. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ "Arthur's Pass: Edwards - Otehake route". Department of Conservation. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names