The Cavendish River is a river of New Zealand. It is one of the southernmost rivers of the country's South Island, flowing south for 15 kilometres (9 mi) to reach Foveaux Strait on the southern coast of Fiordland. The river was named in 1882 by John Hay in commemoration of Lord Frederick Cavendish, who was murdered in Dublin's Phoenix Park earlier that year.[1]
| Cavendish River | |
|---|---|
 Route of the Cavendish River | |
.png)  Mouth of the Cavendish River   Cavendish River (South Island) | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Caton Peak |
| • coordinates | 46°03′19″S 166°52′56″E / 46.0554°S 166.8822°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Foveaux Strait |
• coordinates | 46°12′36″S 166°52′20″E / 46.2101°S 166.8721°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 15 km (9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Cavendish River → Foveaux Strait |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Reed, A. W. (2010). Peter Dowling (ed.). Place Names of New Zealand. Rosedale, North Shore: Raupo. p. 74. ISBN 9780143204107.
- Land Information New Zealand - Search for Place Names