Elizabeth River (New Zealand)
River in New Zealand
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The Elizabeth River, New Zealand is a river of Fiordland, New Zealand. It rises north of Mount George and flows westward through Fiordland National Park into Doubtful Sound / Patea at Olphert Cove. Elizabeth Island is opposite the river mouth.[1] The river and island were named by Captain John Grono after his brig Elizabeth in late 1822 or early 1823.[2]
CountryNew Zealand
coordinates45°24′53″S 167°14′42″E
location
Olphert Covecoordinates
45°25′00″S 167°07′58″E| Elizabeth River | |
|---|---|
 Route of the Elizabeth River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Elizabeth River  Elizabeth River (New Zealand) (South Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 45°24′53″S 167°14′42″E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Olphert Cove |
• coordinates | 45°25′00″S 167°07′58″E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Elizabeth River → Olphert Cove → Doubtful Sound / Patea → Tasman Sea |
| Tributaries | |
| • right | Stella Burn |