Tuglow River

The Tuglow River, a perennial river that is part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment, is located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia.

Tuglow
Location
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionSydney Basin (IBRA), Central Tablelands
Local government areaOberon
Physical characteristics
SourceGreat Dividing Range
  locationShooters Hill
  elevation1,170 m (3,840 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Kowmung River
  location
near the locality of Tuglow
  elevation
941 m (3,087 ft)
Length22 km (14 mi)
Basin features
River systemHawkesbury-Nepean catchment
National parkNattai National Park
[1][2]

Course and features

The Tuglow River rises on the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range south of Shooters Hill, and flows generally south southeast and then northeast, before reaching its confluence with the Kowmung River, near its junction with the Hollanders River. The river descends 229 metres (751 ft) over its 22-kilometre (14 mi) course.[2]

In its lower reaches, the river adjoins Nattai National Park.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Tuglow River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
  2. "Tuglow River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 3 April 2013.


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