Hope River (Canterbury) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hope River |
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Hope River valley
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Location of the mouth within New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
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| River mouth | Waiau River |
The Hope River in Canterbury is one of three rivers by that name in the South Island of New Zealand. It is a tributary of the Waiau River.
The Hope River rises at the Hope Pass in the Southern Alps, which is the main divide for the South Island. The river runs northeast through Lake Sumner Forest Park then south until it turns east along a large valley formed by the Hope Fault, a significant tectonic fault line.
It is joined by a major tributary, the Boyle River which flows south from the Lewis Pass some 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) above its confluence with the Waiau. The Waiau enters from a side valley and continues eastward along the Hope Fault's valley before turning south through a gorge near Hanmer Springs.
A walking track follows the river and there are several huts managed by the Department of Conservation.
See also
In Spanish: Río Hope (Canterbury) para niños
