Blythe River (Tasmania)

The Blythe River is a perennial river located in north-western region of Tasmania, Australia.

Blythe
Blythe River (Tasmania) is located in Tasmania
Blythe River (Tasmania)
Location of the Blythe River mouth in Tasmania
Location
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionNorth-west
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Tor
 • locationnear Rabbit Plain
 • coordinates41°14′55″S 147°51′28″E / 41.24861°S 147.85778°E / -41.24861; 147.85778
 • elevation685 m (2,247 ft)
MouthEmu Bay, Bass Strait
 • location
Heybridge
 • coordinates
41°04′41″S 145°58′50″E / 41.07806°S 145.98056°E / -41.07806; 145.98056
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length61 km (38 mi)
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Location and features

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The river rises near Rabbit Plain on the slopes of Mount Tor and flows generally north into Emu Bay in Bass Strait, at Heybridge,[2] near Burnie. The river descends 685 metres (2,247 ft) over its 61-kilometre (38 mi) course.[1]

The local economy relies on mining[3][4] and recreational fishing.[5][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Map of Blythe River, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Blythe River Tasmania". exploreOz.com.
  3. ^ Dickens, Greg. "The Companion to Tasmanian History".
  4. ^ Blake, F. "Blythe River and Cuprona Iron Areas" (PDF). Mineral Deposits. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016.
  5. ^ Paull, Daniel. "North West Trout". Tasmanian Fisheries.
  6. ^ Clarke, Jarrod. "Blythe River". Sports Fish Tasmania.