Retreat River

The Retreat River, a perennial stream[1][2] that is part of the Lachlan catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the central western region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia.

Retreat Little River[1][2]
The mouth of the Retreat River located in New South Wales
Location
Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), Central West
LGA	Oberon
Physical characteristics
Source	Great Dividing Range
• location	near Shooters Hill
Mouth	confluence with the Abercrombie River
• location	near Hadley
• coordinates	34°0′14.33″S 149°46′32.49″E
Basin features
River system	Lachlan catchment, Murray–Darling basin
National park	Abercrombie River NP

The Retreat River rises on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, near Shooters Hill, and flows generally to the south-west, before reaching its confluence with the Abercrombie River, near Hadley.

The river flows adjacent to the Abercrombie River National Park, with access at The Sink campground.[3]

See also

• List of rivers of Australia
• List of rivers of New South Wales (L-Z)
• Rivers of New South Wales

References

1. "Retreat River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
2. "Place Name Search: Retreat River". Geoscience Australia. Commonwealth of Australia. Archived from the original on 5 April 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
3. "Abercrombie River National Park: Campgrounds". NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Government of New South Wales. Retrieved 22 February 2013.