Ringarooma River

The Ringarooma River is a perennial river located in the north-east region of Tasmania, Australia.

Ringarooma
Location of the Ringarooma River mouth in Tasmania
Location
Country	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	North-east
Settlements	Ringarooma, Branxholm
Physical characteristics
Source	Mount Maurice
• location	Mount Maurice Forest Reserve
• coordinates	41°18′27″S 147°35′13″E
• elevation	1,020 m (3,350 ft)
Mouth	Tasman Sea
• location	Ringarooma Bay
• coordinates	40°51′49″S 147°52′56″E
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	124 km (77 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries
• left	Maurice River (Tasmania)
• right	Dorset River, Cascade River, Weld River (Tasmania), Wyniford River
Nature reserves	Mount Maurice Forest Reserve, Boobyalla Conservation Area
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Location and features

The Ringarooma River rises below Mount Maurice and flows generally east by north, joined by ten tributaries including the Maurice River (Tasmania), Dorset, Cascade, Weld, and Wyniford rivers. In the lower reaches of the river, the topography comprises a floodplain and forms part of the Ramsar Lower Ringarooma River wetland.[2] The river reaches its mouth and empties into the Tasman Sea at the Ringarooma Bay. The river descends 1,020 metres (3,350 ft) over its 124-kilometre (77 mi) course.[1]

The Tasman Highway crosses the river on multiple occasions as part of its course.[1]

See also

• List of rivers of Tasmania

References

1. "Map of Ringarooma River, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
2. "National Report: Australia" (PDF). Designated Wetlands of International Importance. Ramsar. 2 January 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2016.