The Hellyer River is a perennial river located in north western Tasmania, Australia.

Hellyer
Hellyer River, at Hellyer Gorge
Hellyer River is located in Tasmania
Hellyer River
Location of the Hellyer River mouth in Tasmania
EtymologyHenry Hellyer, an explorer
Location
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionNorth-western Tasmania
Physical characteristics
MouthArthur River
 • coordinates
41°16′21″S 145°36′52″E / 41.27250°S 145.61444°E / -41.27250; 145.61444
Length61 km (38 mi)
Basin features
River systemArthur River catchment
Tributaries 
 • leftFossey River
 • rightWey River
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The river flows for 61 kilometres (38 mi) before joining into the Arthur River. High quality cool temperate rainforest and tall eucalyptus forest grows along much of the river. Significant species include Myrtle Beech, Leatherwood, Southern Sassafras and Messmate. The river in named in honour of the explorer Henry Hellyer.

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References

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  1. ^ "Map of Hellyer River, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 21 March 2012.