Aerial view of the braided Dart River flowing through a wide valley toward Lake Wakatipu near Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand.

    Aerial view of the braided channels of the Dart River spreading across a broad valley beneath the Southern Alps near Glenorchy on New Zealand’s South Island.

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    Dart River Braided River

    Water Feature

    The Dart River braided river system flows into the northern end of Lake Wakatipu near Glenorchy on New Zealand’s South Island. The river spreads across a wide gravel valley beneath the surrounding Southern Alps. The composition resolves through multiple braided channels, gravel bars, and the surrounding mountain ranges.

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    Aerial view of the braided Dart River flowing through a wide valley toward Lake Wakatipu near Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand.

    Aerial view of the braided channels of the Dart River spreading across a broad v…

    Aerial view of turquoise channels of the braided Dart River flowing through farmland near Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand.

    Aerial view of the braided Dart River with turquoise channels winding through fa…

    Aerial view of turquoise channels of the braided Dart River flowing beneath a road bridge near Glenorchy, South Island, New Zealand.

    Aerial view of the braided Dart River with turquoise water channels and gravel b…

    Aerial view of the braided Dart River flowing across pale gravel flats near Kinloch and Glenorchy, Otago, South Island, New Zealand.

    Aerial view of the braided Dart River near Kinloch and Glenorchy in Otago, South…

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