Drake River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Drake River |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Southern Alps |
| River mouth | Waiatoto River |
| Length | 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) |
The Drake River is a river of New Zealand. It is located in southern Westland, and flows entirely within the Mount Aspiring National Park. The river follows a southerly course for seven kilometres before turning northeast to flow another five kilometres before reaching the Waiatoto River.
The tributaries of the river were probably surveyed and named by Mueller in 1885.
There is potential for a 30 MW power-generating plant at the junction of the Drake and Waiatoto Rivers.
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