Macaulay River

Macaulay River
Macaulay River flowing down towards the Godley River
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Two Thumb Range
Mouth
• location	Lake Tekapo
Length	38 km (24 mi)

The Macaulay River is a braided river of the Mackenzie Country of New Zealand's South Island. It flows south from the Two Thumb Range, part of the Southern Alps, its valley merging with that of the Godley River shortly before it enters the northern end of Lake Tekapo.

Hereford cattle grazing in the Macaulay River valley

The Macauley River is accessible to the public on foot, horse, mountain bike, and 4x4 vehicles. ^[1] Macaulay Hut is located at the Northern end of the river and provides 14 bunks. ^[2]

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

1. "Macaulay Hut Track". Department of Conservation . Retrieved 10 February 2025.
2. "Macaulay Hut". Department of Conservation . Retrieved 10 February 2025.

• "Place name detail: Macaulay River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand . Retrieved 12 July 2009.

43°44′S170°33′E / 43.733°S 170.550°E / -43.733; 170.550