Wang Wauk River

Wang Wauk River
Maclean River[1]
Perennial river
Country Australia
State New South Wales
Regions NSW North Coast (IBRA), Mid North Coast
Local government area Greater Taree
Part of Great Lakes[2]
Tributaries
 - left Bunyah Creek
Source Meyers Range
Source confluence Horse Creek and Teatree Creek
 - elevation 228 m (748 ft)
Mouth confluence with Coolongolook River
 - location southwest of Nabiac
 - elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Length 38 km (24 mi)
[1][3]

Wang Wauk River, a perennial river of the Great Lakes[2] system, is located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.

Course and features

Formed from the confluence of the Horse Creek and Teatree Creek, the Wang Wauk River rises on the slopes of the Meyers Range within Wang Wauk State Forest, and flows generally north and then east, joined by one minor tributary before reaching its confluence with the Coolongolook River, southwest of Nabiac. The river descends 231 metres (758 ft) over its 38 kilometres (24 mi) course.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Wang Wauk River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Lakes". Great Lakes Tourism. Great Lakes Council. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Map of Wang Wauk River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

External links

Coordinates: 32°11′S 152°23′E / 32.183°S 152.383°E / -32.183; 152.383


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