Hellyer River

Hellyer
River
Hellyer River, at Hellyer Gorge
Name origin: Henry Hellyer, an explorer
Country	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	North-western Tasmania
Mouth	Arthur River
- coordinates	41°16′21″S 145°36′52″E / 41.27250°S 145.61444°ECoordinates: 41°16′21″S 145°36′52″E / 41.27250°S 145.61444°E
Length	61 km (38 mi)
Location of the Hellyer River mouth in Tasmania
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The Hellyer River is a stream in north western Tasmania, Australia.

The river flows for 61 kilometres (38 mi) before joining into the Arthur River. High quality cool temperate rainforest and tall eucalyptus forest grows along much of the river. Significant species include Myrtle Beech, Leatherwood, Southern Sassafras and Messmate. The river in named in honour of the explorer Henry Hellyer.

References

1. "Map of Hellyer River, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 21 March 2012.