Rolleston River

Rolleston River
Route of the Rolleston River
Mouth of the Rolleston River
Rolleston River (South Island)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
SourceSouthern Alps
  coordinates42°53′41″S 171°30′07″E / 42.8946°S 171.502°E / -42.8946; 171.502
Mouth 
  location
Ōtira River
  coordinates
42°51′19″S 171°33′24″E / 42.8553°S 171.5567°E / -42.8553; 171.5567
Length9 kilometres (5.6 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionRolleston RiverŌtira RiverTaramakau RiverTasman Sea
Tributaries 
  leftHolts Creek

The Rolleston River is a river of the West Coast Region of New Zealand's South Island. It flows north from its origins on the northern slopes of Mount Rolleston before turning northeast to reach the Ōtira River five kilometres north of Arthur's Pass.