Dry River (Victoria)

The Dry River is a perennial river[1] of the Mitchell River catchment, located in the Alpine region of the Australian state of Victoria.

For other uses, see Dry River.

Dry
Location of the Dry River mouth in Victoria
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionAustralian Alps (IBRA), Victorian Alps
Local government areaWellington
Physical characteristics
SourceMinogues Lookout, Great Dividing Range
 • locationAlpine National Park
 • coordinates37°15′50″S 146°41′51″E
 • elevation1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Wonnangatta River
 • location
southwest of Mount Selwyn
 • coordinates
37°11′10″S 146°48′28″E
 • elevation
520 m (1,710 ft)
Length14 km (8.7 mi)
Basin features
River systemMitchell River catchment
National parkAlpine NP
[1][2]

Features and location

The Dry River rises below Minogues Lookout, part of the Great Dividing Range, approximately midway between Eildon and Omeo in the Alpine National Park. The river flows generally north by east, before reaching its confluence with the Wonnangatta River, southwest of Mount Selwyn, in the Shire of Wellington. The river descends 885 metres (2,904 ft) over its 14-kilometre (8.7 mi) course.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Dry River: 14713". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  2. "Map of Dry River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 20 January 2014.


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