Wye River (New Zealand)
| Wye River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough District |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 41°45′29″S 173°16′48″E / 41.75806°S 173.28000°E |
| Mouth | Wairau River |
• coordinates | 41°37′16″S 173°29′52″E / 41.62111°S 173.49778°E |
| Length | 23 kilometres (14 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Wairau River |
Wye River is a minor river in the northeast of the South Island of New Zealand.[1][2] It feeds into the Wairau River.[3]
A single lane Truss Bridge carries traffic on State Highway 63 over the river.
Name
[edit]The river was at one time known as the Little Wai to distinguish it from the Waihopai River. The form Wye may be a mistaken transcription of Wai, or named independently after the River Wye in Wales.[4][5] The New Zealand Geographic Board recognised Wye River name as the official name of the river in 2021[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Wye River, Marlborough". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Leatham Conservation Area (including Wye River) hunting". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Wairau River". nzfishing.com. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- ^ "Place name detail: Wye River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ A. W. Reed; Peter Dowling (2010). Place Names of New Zealand. ISBN 978-0-14-320410-7. OL 24499840M. Wikidata Q94572679.
- ^ "Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names in Marlborough Region".