Crow River (West Coast)
River on the South Island of New Zealand
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The Crow River is a river located in Kahurangi National Park in the West Coast Region of New Zealand. It arises in the Wharepapa / Arthur Range and flows south-west and then north-west into the Karamea River.[1] The river may be named after the South Island kōkako, sometimes called the orange-wattled crow.[2]
CountryNew Zealand
SourceWharepapa / Arthur Range
coordinates41.29859°S 172.59996°E
elevation1,075 m (3,527 ft)
| Crow River | |
|---|---|
 Route of the Crow River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Crow River  Crow River (West Coast) (South Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Wharepapa / Arthur Range |
| • coordinates | 41.29859°S 172.59996°E |
| • elevation | 1,075 m (3,527 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Karamea River |
• coordinates | 41°17′32″S 172°28′07″E |
• elevation | 313 m (1,027 ft) |
| Length | 26 km (16 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Crow River → Karamea River → Ōtūmahana Estuary → Karamea Bight → Tasman Sea |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Taylor Stream, Kinzett Stream, |
| • right | Little Crow River |
Brown trout can be fished in the river.[3]
A backcountry hut is available for trampers near the junction with the Karamea River.[4]