Carrick River

The Carrick River is a river of Fiordland, close to the southwesternmost point of New Zealand's South Island.^[1] Its course is predominantly southward, and passes through numerous small lakes, most notably Lake Victor, before reaching the sea at the Islet Cove of Te Korowhakaunu / Kanáris Sound.

Carrick River
Route of Carrick River
Mouth of Carrick River Show map of Fiordland Carrick River (South Island) Show map of South Island Carrick River (New Zealand) Show map of New Zealand
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source	Dark Cloud Range
• coordinates	45°49′31″S 166°49′25″E
Mouth
• location	Te Korowhakaunu / Kanáris Sound
• coordinates	45°56′47″S 166°46′16″E
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	21 km (13 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Carrick River → Islet Cove → Te Korowhakaunu / Kanáris Sound → Taiari / Chalky Inlet → Tasman Sea

The river is named after the New Zealand journalist Robert Carrick (1832–1914).^[1]

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand