Walpole River

Walpole River
Basin
Source elevation	99 metres (325 ft)[1]
River mouth	Walpole Inlet
Size	60 square kilometres (14,826 acres) [2]
Countries	Australia
Physiognomy
Length	15 kilometres (9 mi)

The Walpole River is a river in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The river was discovered by Captain Thomas Bannister in 1831 ^[3] and named by Governor James Stirling after Captain W Walpole. The catchment of the Walpole River also provides drinking water to the town of Walpole. The water quality of the river is considered to be fresh.

References

1. "Bonzle Digital Atlas- Map of Walpole River, WA". 2008. Retrieved 27 November 2008.
2. "Proposed Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park - Indicative Management Plan". 2006. Retrieved 5 October 2007.
3. "Walpole - Brief History". 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2007.

Coordinates: 34°58′48.21″S 116°42′42.04″E / 34.9800583°S 116.7116778°E