Wakool River

Wakool River, an anabranch of the Edward River that is part of the Murray River catchment within the Murray-Darling basin, is located in the western Riverina region of south western New South Wales, Australia.

Wakool River
The Wakool River near Kyalite.
EtymologyAboriginal:
Location
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionIBRA: Riverina
DistrictRiverina
MunicipalitiesDeniliquin, Murray, Wakool
Physical characteristics
SourceEdward River
  locationnear Deniliquin
  elevation100 m (330 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Edward River
  location
at Wakool Junction
  elevation
58 m (190 ft)
Length363 km (226 mi)
Basin features
River systemMurray River, Murray–Darling basin
Tributaries 
  rightNiemur River
[1]

The Wakool River splits from the Edward River (itself an anabranch of the Murray) near Deniliquin, and flows generally to the west, southwest, northwest, and then west, joined by eleven minor tributaries, including the Niemur River. The Wakool is rejoined by the Edward River near Kyalite, not far from where it runs back into the main channel of the Murray, at Wakool Junction; dropping 43 metres (141 ft) over the course of its 363 kilometres (226 mi) length.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Map of Wakool River". Bonzle.com. Retrieved 3 February 2013.

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