Sandy Creek (Richmond Valley)

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Sandy Creek
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Location of the Sandy Creek mouth in New South Wales
Location
Country Australia
State New South Wales
Region NSW North Coast (IBRA), Northern Rivers
LGA Richmond Valley
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnear Busbys Flat
Mouth confluence with the Richmond River
  location
Bungawalbin
  coordinates
29°1′53″S153°15′47″E / 29.03139°S 153.26306°E / -29.03139; 153.26306
Length55 km (34 mi)
Basin features
River system Richmond River catchment
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The Sandy Creek, a perennial stream [1] of the Richmond River catchment, is located in Northern Rivers region in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

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Location and features

Sandy Creek rises about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of the village of Busbys Flat. The river flows generally east, north, east, and then south before reaching its confluence with the Richmond River near Bungawalbin, south of Coraki. The river flows for approximately 55 kilometres (34 mi) over its course. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sandy Creek". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales . Retrieved 2 October 2013. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg