Wando River (Victoria)

The Wando River, a perennial river of the Glenelg Hopkins catchment, is located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia.

Wando
Location of the Wando River mouth
in Victoria
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionVictorian Midlands (IBRA), Western District
Local government areaGlenelg Shire
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnorth of Coleraine
  coordinates37°26′30″S 141°33′38″E
  elevation146 m (479 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Macpherson Creek
  location
Wando, north of Casterton
  coordinates
37°30′18″S 141°25′6″E
  elevation
59 m (194 ft)
Length34 km (21 mi)
Basin features
River systemGlenelg Hopkins catchment
[1]

Location and features

The Wando River rises north of Coleraine and flows generally west, then south before reaching its confluence with the Macpherson Creek, a tributary of the Glenelg River, near the locale of Wando, north of Casterton. The river descends 190 metres (620 ft) over its 34-kilometre (21 mi) course.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Map of Wando River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 21 June 2014.


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