Dry River (Victoria)

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Location of the Dry River mouth in Victoria
Location
Country Australia
State Victoria
Region Australian Alps (IBRA), Victorian Alps
Local government area Wellington
Physical characteristics
SourceMinogues Lookout, Great Dividing Range
 • location Alpine National Park
 • coordinates 37°15′50″S146°41′51″E / 37.26389°S 146.69750°E / -37.26389; 146.69750
 • elevation1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Mouth confluence with the Wonnangatta River
 • location
southwest of Mount Selwyn
 • coordinates
 37°11′10″S146°48′28″E / 37.18611°S 146.80778°E / -37.18611; 146.80778 Coordinates: 37°11′10″S146°48′28″E / 37.18611°S 146.80778°E / -37.18611; 146.80778
 • elevation
520 m (1,710 ft)
Length14 km (8.7 mi)
Basin features
River system Mitchell River catchment
National park Alpine NP
[1] [2]

The Dry River is a perennial river [1] of the Mitchell River catchment, located in the Alpine region of the Australian state of Victoria.

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Features and location

The Dry River rises below Minogues Lookout, part of the Great Dividing Range, approximately midway between Eildon and Omeo in the Alpine National Park. The river flows generally north by east, before reaching its confluence with the Wonnangatta River, southwest of Mount Selwyn, in the Shire of Wellington. The river descends 885 metres (2,904 ft) over its 14-kilometre (8.7 mi) course. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Dry River: 14713". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Map of Dry River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
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