Orroral River

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Orroral
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Location of the Orroral River mouth in the ACT
Location
Country Australia
Territory Australian Capital Territory
Region South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), Capital Country
Physical characteristics
Source Brindabella Range
  location Namadgi National Park
  coordinates 35°34′49″S148°54′39″E / 35.58028°S 148.91083°E / -35.58028; 148.91083
  elevation1,000 m (3,300 ft)
Mouth confluence with the Gudgenby River
  location
south of Tharwa
  coordinates
35°40′14″S148°59′46″E / 35.67056°S 148.99611°E / -35.67056; 148.99611 Coordinates: 35°40′14″S148°59′46″E / 35.67056°S 148.99611°E / -35.67056; 148.99611
  elevation
842 m (2,762 ft)
Length15 km (9.3 mi)
Basin features
River system Murrumbidgee River,
Murray–Darling basin
National park Namadgi
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Orroral River, a perennial stream of the Murrumbidgee catchment within the Murray-Darling basin, is located in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

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Course

The river rises in the southern ranges of Namadgi National Park, south of Canberra, with flow generated by runoff and melting snow during spring from the Snowy Mountains. The river flows generally south-east, joined by one minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Gudgenby River, south of Tharwa; descending 159 metres (522 ft) over its 26-kilometre (16 mi) course. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Map of Orroral River, NSW". Bonzle.com. Retrieved 16 February 2013.