Lang Lang River

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Lang Lang
Tobin Yallock Creek [1]
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Lang Lang River, as it flows near Lang Lang, viewed from the southwest
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Location of the Lang Lang River mouth in Victoria
EtymologyDebated. Either in honour of an early settler named Lang, [2] or from the Boonwurrung language name for the river.
Native name
Location
Country Australia
State Victoria
Region South East Coastal Plain (IBRA), West Gippsland
Local government area Cardinia
Town Lang Lang
Physical characteristics
Source Strzelecki Ranges
 • locationnorth of Korumburra
 • coordinates 38°20′42″S145°53′58″E / 38.34500°S 145.89944°E / -38.34500; 145.89944
 • elevation26 m (85 ft)
Mouth confluence with the Western Port
 • location
north of Lang Lang
 • coordinates
 38°15′17″S145°30′48″E / 38.25472°S 145.51333°E / -38.25472; 145.51333 Coordinates: 38°15′17″S145°30′48″E / 38.25472°S 145.51333°E / -38.25472; 145.51333
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length10 km (6.2 mi)
Basin features
River system Western Port catchment
Tributaries 
 • rightO'Mahony Creek
[1] [5]

The Lang Lang River is a perennial river of the Western Port catchment, located in the West Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.

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Location and features

The Lang Lang River rises in the Strzelecki Ranges in the East Poowong valley, north of the town of Korumburra. The river flows generally northwest, then west, joined by one minor tributary, before reaching its river mouth and emptying into the Western Port, near the town of Lang Lang. The river descends approximately 26 metres (85 ft) over its 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) course. [5]

The river is fairly slow running and does flood occasionally with resultant disruptions to major roads like the South Gippsland Highway and Westernport Road and it can often leave residents stranded in nearby town Lang Lang.

Etymology

The exact origin of the name Lang Lang is debated.

One explanation is that it derives from the Aboriginal Boonwurrung language, in which there are two names for the river recorded: Lang Lang Berin, meaning "stones" or "stony"; [3] and Porbin yaluk, meaning "flowing creek or river". [4]

Other sources claim the river and town are named in honour of an early settler in region, called Lang. [2]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lang Lang River: 19260". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  2. 1 2 Reed, A. W. (1973). Place names of Australia (1st ed.). Frenchs Forest: Reed Books. p. 135. ISBN   0-589-50128-3.
  3. 1 2 "Lang Lang River: 19260: Traditional name: Lang Lang Berin". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 12 August 2011. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Lang Lang River: 19260: Traditional name: Porbin yaluk". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 12 August 2011. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  5. 1 2 "Map of Lang Lang River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
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