Bredbo River
Bredbo River, a perennial stream that is part of the Murrumbidgee catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the Monaro region of New South Wales, Australia.
Bredbo | |
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Etymology | Aboriginal: joining of waters[1] |
Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
Region | IBRA: South Eastern Highlands |
District | Monaro |
Municipality | Cooma-Monaro |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Bald Mountain |
• location | north east of Cooma |
• elevation | 1,380 m (4,530 ft) |
Mouth | Murrumbidgee River |
• location | near Bredbo |
• elevation | 695 m (2,280 ft) |
Length | 52 km (32 mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | Murray–Darling basin |
Tributaries | |
• left | Celeys Creek, Cowra Creek, Birchams Creek |
• right | Cutmore Creek, Frogs Hole Creek, Strike-a-Light River, Cappanana Creek |
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Location and features
The river rises on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range at Bald Hill and flows generally west, joined by seven tributaries including Strike-a-Light River, before reaching its confluence with the Murrumbidgee River about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south–east of Bredbo;[3] descending 688 metres (2,257 ft) over its 52-kilometre (32 mi) course.[2]
The river flows through the town of Bredbo; from where it draws its name, an Aboriginal word meaning joining of waters.[1]
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References
- "Home". Bredbo Community Progress Association. Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- "Map of Bredbo River". Bonzle.com. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- "Bredbo River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
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