Barlow River (New Zealand)

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Barlow River
Barlow River (New Zealand)
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Mouth of the Barlow River
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Barlow River (New Zealand) (South Island)
Location
Country New Zealand
region West Coast Region
District Westland District
Physical characteristics
Source Barlow Glacier
  location Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana
  coordinates 43°18′24″S170°37′30″E / 43.30667°S 170.62500°E / -43.30667; 170.62500
  elevation1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Mouth Perth River
  coordinates
43°20′51″S170°31′15″E / 43.34750°S 170.52083°E / -43.34750; 170.52083
  elevation
215 m (705 ft)
Length13.8 kilometres (8.6 mi)
Basin features
Progression Barlow GlacierBarlow RiverPerth RiverWhataroa River
River system Whataroa River
Tributaries 
  right North Barlow River

The Barlow River is a river in the Westland district of the South Island of New Zealand. It is a tributary of the Perth River. The Barlow River is fed by the Barlow and Farrar Glacier. Its tributary North Barlow River is fed by the Escape and Siege Glacier. A smaller stream called Barlow Creek lies 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) west of the Barlow River. [1]

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References

  1. "Topographic map". NZTopoMap. Retrieved 1 September 2022.