The Erskine River is a river in southwestern Victoria, Australia. It arises in the Otway Ranges and enters Bass Strait to the east of Cape Otway through the town of Lorne. The Erskine River above the falls is known for its high diversity of native fish species and low occurrence of introduced species.[1]

Erskine River
Erskine River at Lorne
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
Physical characteristics
MouthBass Strait
 • location
Lorne
 • coordinates
38°32′06″S 143°58′34″E / 38.535°S 143.976°E / -38.535; 143.976
Basin size32.9 square kilometres (12.7 sq mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftLittle Erskine River
WaterfallsErskine Falls

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References edit

  1. ^ Frank, Bernie (December 2000). "Erskine River and Stony Creek Cathchment Plan" (PDF). Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Surf Coast Shire. pp. 12–15. Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.