Jeir Creek

The Jeir Creek, a perennial river[2] that is part of the Murrumbidgee catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia.

Jeir
Oakey
Location of the Jeir Creek mouth in New South Wales
Location
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionSouth Eastern Highlands (IBRA), South West Slopes
LGAsYass Valley
Physical characteristics
SourceGreat Dividing Range
 • locationbelow Mount Spring
 • coordinates35°5′48″S 149°5′17″E
 • elevation786 m (2,579 ft)
MouthMurrumbidgee River
 • location
northwest of Hall
 • coordinates
35°4′32″S 148°55′13″E
 • elevation
378 m (1,240 ft)
Length26 km (16 mi)
Basin features
River systemMurrumbidgee catchment,
Murray–Darling basin
[1]

Course and features

The Jeir Creek (technically a river[2]) rises below Mount Spring, part of the Great Dividing Range, northeast of the village of Hall and approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of the northwestern border between New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. The creek flows generally northwest by west then west by south before reaching its confluence with the Murrumbidgee River southwest of the village of Hall. The creek descends 408 metres (1,339 ft) over its 26-kilometre (16 mi) course.[1]

The river is crossed by the Barton Highway north of the village of Hall.

The Jeir Creek Winery, located in the area, is named after the creek.[3][4]

See also

References
  1. "Map of Jeir Creek, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
  2. "Jeir Creek". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  3. "Jeir Creek Wines". Visit Canberra. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  4. "About us". Jeir Creek Wines. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
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