Dolodrook River
The Dolodrook River is a perennial river[1] of the West Gippsland catchment, located in the Alpine region of the Australian state of Victoria.
| Dolodrook Wellington River Right Branch, Doledrook[1] | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Victorian Alps (IBRA) |
| Local government area | Shire of Wellington |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Snowy Range, Great Dividing Range |
| • location | below Gable End |
| • coordinates | 37°32′7″S 146°47′2″E |
| • elevation | 1,080 m (3,540 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Wellington River |
• location | in remote state forest |
• coordinates | 37°34′30″S 146°47′45″E |
• elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) |
| Length | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | West Gippsland catchment |
| National parks | Alpine NP |
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Features and location
The Dolodrook River rises below Gable End within the Snowy Range of the Great Dividing Range. The river flows through parts of the Alpine National Park, generally west, then west by north, then north, before reaching its confluence with the Wellington River in a remote state forestry area in the Shire of Wellington. The river descends 639 metres (2,096 ft) over its 13-kilometre (8.1 mi) course.[2]
References
- "Dolodrook River: 14467". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 4 March 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- "Map of Dolodrook River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
External links
- "West Gippsland Regional Catchment Strategy (2013 - 2019)" (PDF – 4MB). West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. 2012. ISBN 978-0-9805562-8-5.
- "Latrobe Catchment Ecosystem" (PDF). West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 April 2011.
Rivers of the West Gippsland catchment, Victoria, Australia | |
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