Haupiri River
| Haupiri River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Southern Alps |
| Mouth | |
• location | Ahaura River |
The Haupiri River is a river of New Zealand. It starts near in the of the Southern Alps and flows north-west near to , then north-east to join the Ahaura River. The Ahaura joins the Grey River which flows into the Tasman Sea at Greymouth.[1]
Hot water springs on the upper reaches of the river, near , were developed in the early 20th century by the Tourism Department. Although the structures have been damaged, swimming is still possible. The springs are reached by a tramping track.[2] The springs are now on private land.[3]
Trout fishing is popular in the upper reaches.[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 70. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ Discover New Zealand:A Wises Guide (9th ed.). 1994. pp. 303–4.
- ^ "Haupiri River Hot Spring". Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- ^ "Haupiri River Trout Fishing". Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names
Categories:
- Grey District
- Rivers of the West Coast, New Zealand
- Rivers of New Zealand
- West Coast, New Zealand river stubs