Ward River (Central West Queensland)

The Ward River, part of the Murray-Darling basin, is a river located in Central West Queensland, Australia.

Ward
Ward River waterhole, near Charleville, 1955.
Location of Ward River mouth in Queensland
Location
Country	Australia
State	Queensland
Region	Central West Queensland
Physical characteristics
Source	Warrego Range
• location	south of Tambo
• coordinates	25°06′39″S 146°13′17″E
• elevation	389 m (1,276 ft)
Mouth	confluence with the Langlo River
• location	west of Charleville
• coordinates	26°25′51″S 146°05′32″E
• elevation	284 m (932 ft)
Length	455 km (283 mi)
Basin size	14,671 km2 (5,665 sq mi)
Basin features
River system	Murray-Darling basin
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The headwaters of the river rise in the Warrego Range, south of Tambo. Formed by the confluence of Larry Creek and Rams Gully, the river flows generally south, much of the river is braided channels, joined by 21 minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Langlo River west of Charleville. The Langlo is itself a tributary of the Warrego River that flows into the Darling River. The river descends 105 metres (344 ft) over its 455-kilometre (283 mi) course.[1]