Little River (Tambo River, East Gippsland, Victoria)

The Little River (or Nalong[1]) is a perennial river of the Mitchell River catchment, located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.

Little
Location of the Little River mouth in Victoria
Native nameNalong[1]
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionSouth East Corner (IBRA), East Gippsland
LGAShire of East Gippsland
TownEnsay
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Nugong
  locationState forest
  coordinates37°14′0″S 147°50′12″E
  elevation497 m (1,631 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Tambo River
  location
south of Ensay
  coordinates
37°22′49″S 147°49′59″E
  elevation
209 m (686 ft)
Length21 km (13 mi)
Basin features
River systemMitchell River catchment
Tributaries 
  leftMorass Creek
[2][3]

Course and features

The Little River rises below Mount Nugong, in a state forestry area, and flows generally south, joined by one minor tributary, before reaching its confluence with the Tambo River south of Ensay in the Shire of East Gippsland. The river descends 289 metres (948 ft) over its 21-kilometre (13 mi) course.[3]

The Little River sub-catchment area is managed by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

The river is traversed by the Great Alpine Road near Ensay.[3]

The Australian Aboriginal name for the river in the Dhudhuroa language is Nalong with no defined meaning.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Little River: 19687: Traditional Name: Nalong". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 12 August 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  2. "Little River: 19687". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 15 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  3. "Map of Little River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 13 January 2014.


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