Barlow River (New Zealand)

Barlow River
Route of the Barlow River
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Location
Country	New Zealand
region	West Coast Region
District	Westland District
Physical characteristics
Source	Barlow Glacier
• location	Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana
• coordinates	43°18′24″S 170°37′30″E / 43.30667°S 170.62500°E / -43.30667; 170.62500
• elevation	1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Mouth	Perth River
• coordinates	43°20′51″S 170°31′15″E / 43.34750°S 170.52083°E / -43.34750; 170.52083
• elevation	215 m (705 ft)
Length	13.8 kilometres (8.6 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Barlow Glacier → Barlow River → Perth River → Whataroa River
River system	Whataroa River
Tributaries
• right	North Barlow River

The Barlow River is a river in the Westland district of the South Island of New Zealand. It is a tributary of the Perth River. The Barlow River is fed by the Barlow and Farrar Glacier. Its tributary North Barlow River is fed by the Escape and Siege Glacier. A smaller stream called Barlow Creek lies 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) west of the Barlow River.^[1]