Little River (Avon, West Gippsland)
The Little River is a perennial river of the West Gippsland catchment, located in the alpine region of the Australian state of Victoria.
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| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Victorian Alps (IBRA), West Gippsland |
| LGA | Wellington |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Great Dividing Range |
| • location | Avon Wilderness Park |
| • coordinates | 37°41′34″S 146°49′32″E |
| • elevation | 869 m (2,851 ft) |
| Mouth | Ben Cruachan Creek |
• coordinates | 37°43′25″S 146°47′40″E |
• elevation | 224 m (735 ft) |
| Length | 7 km (4.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | West Gippsland catchment |
| National park | Avon Wilderness Park, Alpine NP |
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Location and features
The Little River rises in remote country in the southern portion of the Avon Wilderness Park, south of Mount Hump, part of the Great Dividing Range within the Alpine National Park. The river flows generally southwest, then northwest, then southwest, then south, before reaching its confluence with the Ben Cruachan Creek within the Shire of Wellington. The Ben Cruachan Creek flows into the Avon River. Little River descends 645 metres (2,116 ft) over its 7-kilometre (4.3 mi) course.[2]
References
- "Little River: 19692". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- "Map of Little River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 7 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.
- "Wilderness: Discussion paper: Greater Alpine National Parks" (PDF). Parks Victoria. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
Rivers of the West Gippsland catchment, Victoria, Australia | |
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