Gowan River (Buller River)
Gowan River Te Kauparenui |
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location | Tasman District , North Island , New Zealand | |
River system | Buller River | |
Drain over | Buller River → Tasman Sea | |
Source lake |
Lake Rotoroa 41 ° 47 ′ 48 ″ S , 172 ° 35 ′ 48 ″ E |
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Source height | 445 m | |
muzzle |
Buller River Coordinates: 41 ° 42 ′ 42 " S , 172 ° 34 ′ 8" E 41 ° 42 ′ 42 " S , 172 ° 34 ′ 8" E |
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Mouth height | 320 m | |
Height difference | 125 m | |
Bottom slope | 10 ‰ | |
length | 12 km | |
Communities | Rotoroa |
The Gowan River , called Te Kauparenui in Māori , is a river in the Tasman District on the South Island of New Zealand .
geography
The Gowan River rises from Lake Rotoroa , which is mainly fed by the two rivers D'Urville River and Sabine River . From the lake, the river flows directly north to flow into the Buller River after 12 km just under 1 km east of the Gowan Bridge .
On the outflow path of Lake Rotoroa is the small settlement of Rotoroa , to which a road leads upstream along the river.
economy
Agriculture and forestry are practiced on both sides of the river.
Flora and fauna
Trout are plentiful in the river and are believed to be difficult to fish because of the river's conditions. The upper reaches of the river contain the highest population of trout of any river in New Zealand.
Protection of the river
In 2001 the river along with the Buller River was placed under protection due to its natural state by a Water Conservation Order ( Water Conservation (Buller River) Order 2001 ). The Majac Trust requested an amendment to the order that would allow the construction of a hydropower plant. However, this motion was denied by the Environment Court in August 2007.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Topo Maps . Land Information New Zealand , accessed June 6, 2018 .
- ↑ Coordinates and longitudes were determined using Goggle Earth Pro Version 7.3.1.4507 on June 6th, 2018
- ^ Gowan River Trout Fishing . NZ Fishing , accessed June 6, 2018 .
- ^ A b Court rejects hydro bid for Gowan River . In: Stuff - The Press . Fairfax media , January 31, 2009, accessed June 6, 2018 .
- ^ Water Conservation (Buller River) Order 2001 . In: New Zealand Legislation . Parliamentary Counsel Office , June 18, 2001, accessed June 6, 2018 .