Little River (Tambo River, East Gippsland, Victoria)

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Location of the Little River mouth in Victoria
Native nameNalong (Dhudhuroa) [1]
Location
Country Australia
State Victoria
Region South East Corner (IBRA), East Gippsland
LGA Shire of East Gippsland
Town Ensay
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Nugong
 • locationState forest
 • coordinates 37°14′0″S147°50′12″E / 37.23333°S 147.83667°E / -37.23333; 147.83667
 • elevation497 m (1,631 ft)
Mouth confluence with the Tambo River
 • location
south of Ensay
 • coordinates
 37°22′49″S147°49′59″E / 37.38028°S 147.83306°E / -37.38028; 147.83306 Coordinates: 37°22′49″S147°49′59″E / 37.38028°S 147.83306°E / -37.38028; 147.83306
 • elevation
209 m (686 ft)
Length21 km (13 mi)
Basin features
River system Mitchell River catchment
Tributaries 
 • leftMorass Creek
[2] [3]

The Little River (or Nalong [1] ) is a perennial river of the Mitchell River catchment, located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.

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Course and features

The Little River rises below Mount Nugong, in a state forestry area, and flows generally south, joined by one minor tributary, before reaching its confluence with the Tambo River south of Ensay in the Shire of East Gippsland. The river descends 289 metres (948 ft) over its 21-kilometre (13 mi) course. [3]

The Little River sub-catchment area is managed by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

The river is traversed by the Great Alpine Road near Ensay. [3]

The Australian Aboriginal name for the river in the Dhudhuroa language is Nalong with no defined meaning. [1]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Little River: 19687: Traditional Name: Nalong". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 12 August 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Little River: 19687". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 15 January 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Map of Little River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
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