Mongarlowe River

Mongarlowe River
Little River[1]
Perennial river
Country Australia
State New South Wales
Regions Sydney Basin (IBRA), Southern Tablelands
Local government area Palerang
Part of Shoalhaven River
Tributaries
 - left Northangera Creek, Warrambucca Creek, Tantulean Creek, Cookanulla Creek
 - right Feagans Creek, Nettletons Creek
Source Great Dividing Range
 - location southeast of Araluen
 - elevation 796 m (2,612 ft)
 - coordinates 35°39′11″S 149°54′36″E / 35.65306°S 149.91000°E / -35.65306; 149.91000
Mouth Shoalhaven River
 - location near Charleyong
 - elevation 556 m (1,824 ft)
 - coordinates 35°14′56″S 149°53′33″E / 35.24889°S 149.89250°E / -35.24889; 149.89250Coordinates: 35°14′56″S 149°53′33″E / 35.24889°S 149.89250°E / -35.24889; 149.89250
Length 72 km (45 mi)
National park Monga
[2]

The Mongarlowe River is a perennial river of the Shoalhaven catchment located in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia.[1]

Location and features

The river rises on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range within the Monga National Park about 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) east southeast of the village of Araluen. The river flows generally north, joined by six minor tributaries before reaching its confluence with the Shoalhaven River approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northwest of the locality of Charleyong. The river descends 242 metres (794 ft) over its 72 kilometres (45 mi) course.[2]

The river is crossed by the Kings Highway northwest of Clyde Mountain.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 [Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales http://www.gnb.nsw.gov.au/place_naming/placename_search/extract?id=anQlXtKmMn. Missing or empty |title= (help) "Mongarlowe River: 38728"] Check |url= value (help). Geographical Names Register. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Map of Mongarlowe River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
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