Towns and settlements (upstream to downstream): Wanaka | Albert Town | Luggate | Lowburn | Cromwell | Clyde | Alexandra | Roxburgh Hydro | Roxburgh Teviot | Ettrick | Millers Flat | Beaumont | Tuapeka Mouth | Clydevale | Balclutha | Kaitangata
Major tributaries (upstream to downstream by confluence): Makarora River | Matukituki River | Cardrona River | Hawea River | Lindis River | Kawarau River Manuherikia River | Teviot River | Tuapeka River | Pomahaka River | Waitahuna River
Lakes in catchment (upstream to downstream by location or tributary): Lake Wanaka | Lake Hawea | Lake Dunstan | Lake Wakatipu | Lake Roxburgh | Lake Tuakitoto
Islands in catchment (upstream to downstream by location or tributary): Harwich Island | Pigeon Island | Pig Island | Inch Clutha
Other Features (upstream to downstream): Old Cromwell Bridge | Cromwell Gorge | Clyde Dam | Roxburgh Dam | Balclutha Road Bridge