Niemur River, a perennial stream of the Murray catchment and part of the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the western Riverina region of south western New South Wales, Australia.
Niemur River | |
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Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
Region | IBRA: Riverina |
District | Riverina |
Municipalities | Murray, Deniliquin, Wakool |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Edward River |
• location | near Moonahcullah |
• elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
Mouth | confluence with the Wakool River |
• location | north of Swan Hill |
• elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
Length | 155 km (96 mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | Murray River, Murray–Darling basin |
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The river leaves Edward River, near Moonahcullah, flowing generally west north-west, joined by five minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Wakool River, north of Swan Hill; descending 29 metres (95 ft) over its 155 kilometres (96 mi) course.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Map of Niemur River". Bonzle.com. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
External links
edit- "Murray River catchment (NSW)" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.
35°08′S 143°42′E / 35.133°S 143.700°E