Dart River (Tasman)

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Dart River
Dart River (Tasman)
Route of the Dart River
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Mouth of the Dart River
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Dart River (Tasman) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceLookout Range, Hope Range
  coordinates 41°34′49″S172°35′56″E / 41.5802°S 172.5989°E / -41.5802; 172.5989
Mouth  
  location
Wangapeka River
  coordinates
41°25′07″S172°39′01″E / 41.4187°S 172.6502°E / -41.4187; 172.6502
Basin features
ProgressionDart RiverWangapeka RiverMotueka RiverTasman BayTasman Sea
Tributaries 
  rightChristian Creek, Thomas Creek

The Dart River arises in the Kahurangi National Park between the Lookout and Hope Ranges in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. [1] It flows northward to join the Wangapeka River, which is a tributary of the Motueka River. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Place name detail: Dart River (Tasman)". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  2. Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. Map 58. ISBN   0-7900-0952-8.
  3. Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. p. 292443.