White Rock River (New South Wales)
White Rock River | |
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Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
Region | South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), Monaro |
Local government area | Snowy Monaro |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | White Rock Mountain |
• location | South East Forest National Park |
• elevation | 729 m (2,392 ft) |
Mouth | confluence with the Genoa River |
• location | south of |
• elevation | 407 m (1,335 ft) |
Length | 18 km (11 mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | Genoa River catchment |
National park | South East Forest |
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White Rock River, a perennial river of the Genoa River catchment, is located just south of the Monaro region of New South Wales, Australia.
Course and features[]
White Rock River rises within South East Forest National Park, below White Rock Mountain, northeast of Rockton and flows generally south and then south southwest before reaching its confluence with the Genoa River, south of . The river descends 322 metres (1,056 ft) over its 18 kilometres (11 mi) course.[2]
The Monaro Highway is situated adjacent to the river in its lower reaches; and the river is crossed by the Imlay Road near .[2]
See also[]
- Rivers of New South Wales
- List of rivers of New South Wales (L-Z)
- List of rivers of Australia
References[]
- ^ "White Rock River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- ^ a b c "Map of White Rock River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
External links[]
- "Towamba & Genoa catchment" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.
Coordinates: 37°07′S 149°22′E / 37.117°S 149.367°E
Categories:
- Rivers of New South Wales
- South Coast (New South Wales)
- New South Wales river stubs