Barigan Creek

Barigan Creek, a watercourse of the Hunter River catchment, is located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia.

Barigan Creek
Location
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionNSW North Coast (IBRA), Central Tablelands
Local government areaMid-Western Region
Physical characteristics
SourceGreat Dividing Range
 • locationnear Mount Stormy
 • elevation771 m (2,530 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Wollar Creek
 • location
east of Gulgong
 • elevation
387 m (1,270 ft)
Length24 km (15 mi)
Basin features
River systemHunter River catchment
[1][2]

Course

The Barigan Creek rises below Mount Stormy, on the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range. The river flows generally north northwest before reaching its confluence with the Wollar Creek, east of the town of Gulgong.[1] The river descends 384 metres (1,260 ft) over its 24 kilometres (15 mi) course.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Barigan Creek". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  2. "Map of Barigan Creek, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 16 October 2013.


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