Burrungubugge River
The Burrungubugge River, a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, is located in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia.
Burrungubugge River | |
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Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
Region | Australian Alps (IBRA), Snowy Mountains |
Local government area | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Strumbo Range, Snowy Mountains |
• location | below Bulls Peak |
• elevation | 1,870 m (6,140 ft) |
Mouth | confluence with the Gungarlin River |
• location | northwest of Lake Jindabyne |
• elevation | 1,170 m (3,840 ft) |
Length | 14 km (8.7 mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | Snowy River catchment |
Tributaries | |
• right | Dead Horse Creek |
National park | Kosciuszko NP |
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Course and features
The Burrungubugge River rises below Bulls Peaks, in the Strumbo Range, within the Kosciuszko National Park. The river flows generally southeast, joined by one minor tributary before reaching its confluence with the Gungarlin River. The river descends 701 metres (2,300 ft) over its 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) course.[2]
See also
References
- "Burrungubugge River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- "Map of Burrungubugge River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
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