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Castle River (Southland)

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River in New Zealand
Castle River
Route of the Castle River
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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 
 • locationWorsley Stream
 • coordinates44°55′34″S 167°46′40″E / 44.926°S 167.7779°E / -44.926; 167.7779
 • elevation235 m (771 ft)
Length13 km (8.1 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionCastle River → Worsley Creek → Worsley Arm → Lake Te AnauWaiau RiverFoveaux Strait

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.

References

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