Wilkin River

The Wilkin River is a river in the Otago region of New Zealand, flowing into Lake Wānaka. Makarora is a natural conserved place. It has a wide variety of natural features, from iced mountains to rivers and pristine rainforest. Local tourism offer helicopter and jet boat rides along the Wilkin River.^[1]

Wilkin River
Wilkin River close to its confluence with Makarora River
Route of the Wilkin River
Mouth of the Wilkin River Show map of South Island Wilkin River (New Zealand) Show map of New Zealand
Native name	Ōtānenui (Māori)
Location
Country	New Zealand
Region	Otago
District	Queenstown-Lakes
Physical characteristics
Source	Wilkin River North Branch
• coordinates	44.2152°S 168.9215°E / -44.2152; 168.9215
2nd source	Wilkin River South Branch
• location	Rabbit Pass
• coordinates	44.3123°S 168.8491°E / -44.3123; 168.8491
Mouth
• location	Makarora River
• coordinates	44°16′10″S 169°10′53″E
Basin features
Progression	Wilkin River → Makarora River → Lake Wānaka → Clutha River / Mata-Au → Pacific Ocean
Tributaries
• left	Wonderland Stream, Newland Stream, Siberia Stream

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

1. "Wilkin River Jets". Retrieved 6 December 2013.

"Place name detail: Wilkin River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.