Donald River (West Coast)

Donald River
Route of the Donald River
Mouth of the Donald River
Donald River (West Coast) (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
regionWest Coast Region
DistrictWestland District
Physical characteristics
SourceDonald Glacier
  locationSouthern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana
  coordinates44°14′03″S 168°50′24″E / 44.2343°S 168.84°E / -44.2343; 168.84
  elevation1,540 m (5,050 ft)
MouthWaiatoto River
  coordinates
44°13′51″S 168°47′01″E / 44.2308°S 168.78369°E / -44.2308; 168.78369
  elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Length6 km (3.7 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDonald RiverWaiatoto RiverJackson Bay / Okahu

The Donald River is a short tributary of the Waiatoto River within Mount Aspiring National Park. It flows west for 6 kilometres (4 mi) from the Donald Glacier on the western slopes of Mount Pollux.