Catherine River (Victoria)

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Sunrise over a rocky bank, halfway down the Catherine River. Photo by Leigh Blackall
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Location of the Catherine River mouth in Victoria
Location
Country Australia
State Victoria
Region Victorian Alps (IBRA), Victorian Alps
Local government area Alpine Shire
Physical characteristics
Source Alpine National Park, Victorian Alps
  locationbelow Mount Speculation
  coordinates 37°7′24″S146°38′55″E / 37.12333°S 146.64861°E / -37.12333; 146.64861
  elevation1,560 m (5,120 ft)
Mouth confluence with the Buffalo River
  location
within the Mount Buffalo National Park
  coordinates
36°57′36″S146°45′3″E / 36.96000°S 146.75083°E / -36.96000; 146.75083 Coordinates: 36°57′36″S146°45′3″E / 36.96000°S 146.75083°E / -36.96000; 146.75083
  elevation
392 m (1,286 ft)
Length25 km (16 mi)
Basin features
River system North-East Murray catchment,
Murray-Darling basin
National parks Alpine National Park, Mount Buffalo National Park
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The Catherine River, a perennial river [2] of the North-East Murray catchment of the Murray-Darling basin, is located in the Alpine region of Victoria, Australia. It flows Northwards in the Alpine National Park in the Australian Alps, joining with the Buffalo River in remote national park territory. [1]

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Location and features

The Catherine River rises below Mount Speculation, west of the Barry Mountains and to the east of Mount Buller, at an elevation exceeding 1,560 metres (5,120 ft) above sea level. The river flows generally north by east, all of its course through the remote national park before reaching its confluence with the Buffalo River within the Mount Buffalo National Park. The river descends 1,170 metres (3,840 ft) over its 25-kilometre (16 mi) course. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Map of Catherine River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  2. "Catherine River: 12605". Vicnames. Retrieved 11 July 2014.[ permanent dead link ]