Wye River (New Zealand)

Wye River
Map
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionMarlborough District
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates41°45′29″S 173°16′48″E / 41.75806°S 173.28000°E / -41.75806; 173.28000
MouthWairau River
 • coordinates
41°37′16″S 173°29′52″E / 41.62111°S 173.49778°E / -41.62111; 173.49778
Length23 kilometres (14 mi)
Basin features
River systemWairau 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

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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

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  1. ^ "Wye River, Marlborough". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Leatham Conservation Area (including Wye River) hunting". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Wairau River". nzfishing.com. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Place name detail: Wye River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  5. ^ A. W. Reed; Peter Dowling (2010). Place Names of New Zealand. ISBN 978-0-14-320410-7. OL 24499840M. Wikidata Q94572679.
  6. ^ "Notice of Approved Official Geographic Names in Marlborough Region".