McKenzie River (Victoria)

The McKenzie River is a perennial river of the Bemm River catchment, located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.

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McKenzie River (Victoria) is located in Victoria
McKenzie River (Victoria)
Mouth of the McKenzie River in Victoria
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionSouth East Corner (IBRA), East Gippsland
Local government areaShire of East Gippsland
Physical characteristics
SourceJungle Hill, Errinundra Plateau
 • locationErrinundra National Park
 • elevation349 m (1,145 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Bemm River
 • location
near Bellbird Creek
 • coordinates
37°37′55″S 148°53′13″E / 37.63194°S 148.88694°E / -37.63194; 148.88694
 • elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Length15 km (9.3 mi)
Basin features
River systemBemm River catchment
Tributaries 
 • rightWatchmaker Gully, Pheasant Creek (Victoria)
National parkErrinundra NP
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Course and features

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McKenzie River rises below Jungle Hill, part of the Errinundra Plateau, in remote country in the Errinundra National Park, and flows generally south by east, joined by two minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Bemm River, near Bellbird Creek, west of the town of Cann River in the Shire of East Gippsland. The river descends 274 metres (899 ft) over its 15-kilometre (9.3 mi) course.[2]

The McKenzie River sub-catchment area is managed by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

The river is traversed by the Princes Highway between Orbost and Cann River.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "McKenzie River: 20663". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Map of McKenzie River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
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