Wilson River (New South Wales)

Wilson River, a perennial river of the Hastings River catchment, is located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.

Wilson River
Wilson River, downstream of Mount Banda Banda
Location
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
IBRANSW North Coast
DistrictMid North Coast
Local government areaPort Macquarie-Hastings
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Banda Banda
  locationin Willi Willi National Park
  elevation554 m (1,818 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Maria River
  location
Telegraph Point, north of Wauchope
Length69 km (43 mi)
Basin features
River systemHastings River catchment
Tributaries 
  leftGlencoe Creek
National parkWilli Willi NP
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Course and features

Wilson River rises on the south-eastern slopes of Mount Banda Banda in Willi Willi National Park, and flows generally east southeast, before reaching its confluence with the Maria River, near Telegraph Point, north of Wauchope. The river descends 559 metres (1,834 ft) over its 69 kilometres (43 mi) course.[1]

Glencoe Creek is a tributary.

See also

References

  1. "Map of Wilson River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 2 March 2013.


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