Franklin River (Victoria)

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Mouth of the Franklin River in Victoria
Location
Country Australia
State Victoria
Region South East Coastal Plain (IBRA), South Gippsland
Local government area South Gippsland Shire
Settlements Wonga, Port Franklin
Physical characteristics
Source Strzelecki Ranges
  locationsouth of Gunyah Gunyah
  coordinates 38°31′18″S146°18′43″E / 38.52167°S 146.31194°E / -38.52167; 146.31194
  elevation452 m (1,483 ft)
Mouth Corner Inlet, Bass Strait
  location
Port Franklin
  coordinates
38°42′24″S146°17′35″E / 38.70667°S 146.29306°E / -38.70667; 146.29306 Coordinates: 38°42′24″S146°17′35″E / 38.70667°S 146.29306°E / -38.70667; 146.29306
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length33 km (21 mi)
Discharge 
  location mouth
Basin features
River system West Gippsland catchment
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The Franklin River, a perennial river of the West Gippsland catchment, is located in the South Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.

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Location and features

The river rises in the Strzelecki Ranges south of Gunyah Gunyah and flows generally south through steep mountainous terrain in the Strzelecki State Forest in a highly meandering course, until it breaks out into open farmland, joined by one minor tributary, before emptying into the river mouth of Corner Inlet at Port Franklin, and then spilling into Bass Strait. The river descends 452 metres (1,483 ft) over its combined 33-kilometre (21 mi) course. [1]

There are many good fishing spots with good public access.

The river is traversed by the South Gippsland Highway west of Toora. [1]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Map of Franklin River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 26 February 2014.