Wando River (Victoria)

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Wando
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Location of the Wando River mouth
in Victoria
Location
Country Australia
State Victoria
Region Victorian Midlands (IBRA), Western District
Local government area Glenelg Shire
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnorth of Coleraine
  coordinates 37°26′30″S141°33′38″E / 37.44167°S 141.56056°E / -37.44167; 141.56056
  elevation146 m (479 ft)
Mouth confluence with the Macpherson Creek
  location
Wando, north of Casterton
  coordinates
37°30′18″S141°25′6″E / 37.50500°S 141.41833°E / -37.50500; 141.41833
  elevation
59 m (194 ft)
Length34 km (21 mi)
Basin features
River system Glenelg Hopkins catchment
[1]

The Wando River, a perennial river of the Glenelg Hopkins catchment, is located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia.

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Location and features

The Wando River rises north of Coleraine and flows generally west, then south, before reaching its confluence with Macpherson Creek, a tributary of the Glenelg River, near the locale of Wando, north of Casterton. The river descends 190 metres (620 ft) over its 34-kilometre (21 mi) course. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Map of Wando River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 21 June 2014.