The Sandy Creek, a perennial stream[1] of the Richmond River catchment, is located in Northern Rivers region in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
| Sandy Creek | |
|---|---|
  Location of the Sandy Creek mouth in New South Wales | |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | NSW North Coast (IBRA), Northern Rivers |
| LGA | Richmond Valley |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | near Busbys Flat |
| Mouth | confluence with the Richmond River |
• location | Bungawalbin |
• coordinates | 29°1′53″S 153°15′47″E / 29.03139°S 153.26306°E |
| Length | 55 km (34 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Richmond River catchment |
| [1] | |
Location and features edit
Sandy Creek rises about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of the village of Busbys Flat. The river flows generally east, north, east, and then south before reaching its confluence with the Richmond River near Bungawalbin, south of Coraki. The river flows for approximately 55 kilometres (34 mi) over its course.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Sandy Creek". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
External links edit
- "Richmond River catchment" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.