Sandy Creek (Richmond Valley)

Sandy Creek
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
• location	near 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
Length	55 km (34 mi)
Basin features
River system	Richmond River catchment
[1]

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.

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]

See also

• New South Wales portal

• Rivers of New South Wales
• List of rivers of New South Wales (L-Z)
• List of rivers of Australia

References

1. "Sandy Creek". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales . Retrieved 2 October 2013.

External links

• "Richmond River catchment" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.