Bowen River (New Zealand)

Bowen River
Bowen River flowing over the Lady Bowen Falls into Milford Sound
Location of Bowen River mouth in the south island of New Zealand
Etymology in honour of Diamantina Bowen
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Main source Darren Mountains, Fiordland
River mouth Milford Sound, Tasman Sea
0 m (0 ft)
44°39′55″S 167°55′34″E / 44.66528°S 167.92611°E / -44.66528; 167.92611Coordinates: 44°39′55″S 167°55′34″E / 44.66528°S 167.92611°E / -44.66528; 167.92611
Length 9 km (5.6 mi)[1]

The Bowen River is a river in northern Fiordland, New Zealand.[2] The river originates near Mount Grave and is joined by many small streams on its way south through the valley. After close to 9 kilometres (6 mi), the river plunges from the hanging valley over the 162-metre (531 ft) Lady Bowen Falls and drains into the head of Milford Sound. The falls are named for Diamantina Bowen, wife of George Bowen, the fifth Governor of New Zealand.

The falls provide electricity for the Milford Sound settlement by feeding a small hydroelectric scheme, and are also the water source for the settlement.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Bowen River, Southland – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
  2. ↑ "Place name detail: Bowen River (New Zealand)". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 2010-01-17.


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