| Drake River | |
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Route of the Drake River
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  Mouth of the Drake River   Drake River (South Island) Show map of South Island | |
| Etymology | Named after Charlie Douglas, an explorer of the region |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| region | West Coast Region |
| District | Westland District |
| Protected area | Mount Aspiring National Park |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Drake Range |
| • location | Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana |
| • coordinates | 44°13′2″S 168°53′38″E / 44.21722°S 168.89389°E / -44.21722; 168.89389 |
| • elevation | 1,900 m (6,200 ft) |
| Mouth | Waiatoto River |
• location | Drake Flats |
• coordinates | 44°11′0″S 168°46′56″E / 44.18333°S 168.78222°E / -44.18333; 168.78222 |
• elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Length | 13.7 kilometres (8.5 mi) |
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| Progression | Drake River → Waiatoto River → Jackson Bay / Okahu |
| River system | Waiatoto River |
The Drake River is a river of New Zealand. It is located in southern Westland, and flows entirely within the Mount Aspiring National Park.[1] The river follows a southerly course for seven kilometres before turning northeast to flow another five kilometres before reaching the Waiatoto River.[2]
The tributaries of the river were probably surveyed and named by Mueller in 1885.[3]
There is potential for a 30 MW power-generating plant at the junction of the Drake and Waiatoto Rivers.[4]
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Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand
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