Barlow River (New Zealand)

Barlow River
Route of the Barlow River
Mouth of the Barlow River
Barlow River (New Zealand) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
regionWest Coast Region
DistrictWestland District
Physical characteristics
SourceBarlow Glacier
  locationSouthern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana
  coordinates43°18′24″S 170°37′30″E / 43.30667°S 170.62500°E / -43.30667; 170.62500
  elevation1,400 m (4,600 ft)
MouthPerth 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)
Length13.8 kilometres (8.6 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionBarlow Glacier → Barlow RiverPerth RiverWhataroa River
River systemWhataroa River
Tributaries 
  rightNorth 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.