Macaulay River
Appearance
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Macaulay River | |
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![]() Macaulay River flowing down towards the Godley River | |
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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.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Macaulay_River_valley%2C_South_Canterbury%2C_New_Zealand.jpg/220px-Macaulay_River_valley%2C_South_Canterbury%2C_New_Zealand.jpg)
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
[edit]References
[edit]Wikimedia Commons has media related to Macaulay River.
- ^ "Macaulay Hut Track". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Macaulay Hut". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- "Place name detail: Macaulay River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
43°44′S 170°33′E / 43.733°S 170.550°E