The Mulwaree River, a perennial river[1] that is part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment, is located in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia.
| Mulwaree Mulwaree Ponds, Mulwaree Creek, Merigan Creek[1] | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Sydney Basin (IBRA), Southern Tablelands |
| Local government areas | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Hammonds Hill, Mount Fairy |
| • location | east of Lake George |
| • elevation | 841 m (2,759 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Wollondilly River |
• location | North Goulburn |
• elevation | 624 m (2,047 ft) |
| Length | 66 km (41 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Bongaralaby Creek, Crisps Creek |
| [1][2] | |
Course and features edit
The Mulwaree River rises east of the Lake George Escarpment, below Mount Fairy, near the locality of Hammonds Hill, and flows generally north northeast, joined by two minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Wollondilly River at North Goulburn. The river descends 218 metres (715 ft) over its 66-kilometre (41 mi) course.[2]
Tributaries include Bongaralaby Creek and Crisps Creek.[3]
The Mulwaree and its associated wetlands are important breeding grounds and drought refuge for Australian birds. These wetlands are listed on the directory of Important Wetlands of Australia.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Mulwaree River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ a b "Mulwaree River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ Mulwaree River at Bonzel.com.
- ^ "Mulwaree River Subcatchment". Hawkesbury-Nepean Catchment Management Authority. Government of New South Wales. 2008. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
External links edit
- "Flooding in Goulburn". History Matters. Southern Tablelands Regional Library. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011.
34°31′S 149°53′E / 34.517°S 149.883°E