Peak River
River in New South Wales, Australia
Location of the Peak River mouth in New South Wales
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Murray–Darling basin
The Peak River, a perennial stream[1] that is part of the Murrumbidgee catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia.
Course and features
The Peak River rises below Bogong Peaks, on the northeastern slopes of Mount Bogong within the Bongong Range, part of the Snowy Mountains, contained within the Kosciuszko National Park. The river flows generally north before reaching its confluence with the Goobarragandra River near Macks Crossing.[1] The river descends 720 metres (2,360 ft) over its 21-kilometre (13 mi) course.[2]
See also
New South Wales portal
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- List of rivers of New South Wales (L–Z)
- List of rivers of Australia
- Rivers of New South Wales
References
- ^ a b c d "Peak River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
- ^ a b "Map of Peak River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
External links
- "Murrumbidgee and Lake George catchments" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.
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Rivers of the Murrumbidgee River catchment, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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