Arnst River

Arnst River
Route of the Arnst River
Mouth of the Arnst River Show map of South Island Arnst River (New Zealand) Show map of New Zealand
Location
Country	New Zealand
District	Tasman
Physical characteristics
Source	Paratītahi Tarns
• location	about 1,700 m (5,600 ft)
• coordinates	41°53′46″S172°50′50″E / 41.8962°S 172.84718°E / -41.8962; 172.84718
• elevation	82 m (269 ft)
Mouth	Travers River
• coordinates	41°55′58″S172°48′29″E / 41.93288°S 172.80817°E / -41.93288; 172.80817
• elevation	about 680 m (2,230 ft)
Basin features
Progression	Paratītahi Tarns → Arnst River → Travers River → Lake Rotoiti → Buller River → Tasman Sea
River system	Buller River

The Arnst River in New Zealand is a tributary of the Travers River, which itself flows into Lake Rotoiti, in Nelson Lakes National Park. ^{[1] [2]}

The park is at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand. ^[3] The Arnst River is named after the champion rower Jacob Diedrich Arnst, known as Richard Arnst or Dick Arnst. ^[2]

References

1. "Arnst River, Tasman". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
2. McMurran, Alistair (30 December 2011). "The first golden age of NZ rowing". Otago Daily Times . Retrieved 30 January 2021.
3. "Nelson Lakes National Park". Department of Conservation . Retrieved 30 January 2021.