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River in West Coast Region, New Zealand

Donald River
Route of the Donald River
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Location
CountryNew Zealand
regionWest Coast Region
DistrictWestland District
Physical characteristics
SourceDonald Glacier
 • locationSouthern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana
 • coordinates44°14′03″S 168°50′24″E / 44.2343°S 168.84°E / -44.2343; 168.84
 • elevation1,540 m (5,050 ft)
MouthWaiatoto River
 • coordinates44°13′51″S 168°47′01″E / 44.2308°S 168.78369°E / -44.2308; 168.78369
 • elevation120 m (390 ft)
Length6 km (3.7 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDonald RiverWaiatoto RiverJackson Bay / Okahu

The Donald River is a short tributary of the Waiatoto River within Mount Aspiring National Park. It flows west for 6 kilometres (4 mi) from the Donald Glacier on the western slopes of Mount Pollux.

References

  1. Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 78. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  2. "NZ Names for Gazetteer". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
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