Burke River (New South Wales)

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Burke
Wombat Creek [1]
Location
Country Australia
State New South Wales
Region Sydney Basin (IBRA), Southern Highlands
Municipality Wingecarribee
Physical characteristics
Source Southern Highlands
  locationnear Mount Murray
  elevation635 m (2,083 ft)
Mouth confluence with the Nepean River
  location
near Yerrinbool
  elevation
324 m (1,063 ft)
Length22 km (14 mi)
Basin features
River system Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment
Tributaries 
  rightLittle Burke River (New South Wales)
Reservoir Lake Nepean
[2]

The Burke River, a watercourse [1] that is part of the Nepean River catchment, is located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia.

The Burke River rises on the western slopes of Macquarie Pass, below Mount Murray, and flows generally to the north, before reaching its confluence with the Nepean River, as it is impounded by Lake Nepean. The river descends 312 metres (1,024 ft) over its 22-kilometre (14 mi) course. [2]

The river flows within the Water Supply Reserve of Greater Sydney. [2]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Burke River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales . Retrieved 24 February 2013. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 3 "Burke River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 24 February 2013.

Coordinates: 34°27′S150°35′E / 34.450°S 150.583°E / -34.450; 150.583