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.
| Wang Wauk River Maclean River[1] | |
|---|---|
 Wang Wauk River, 2023 | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | NSW North Coast (IBRA), Mid North Coast |
| Local government area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Meyers Range |
| 2nd source | 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) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Great Lakes[2] |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Bunyah Creek |
| [1][3] | |
Course and features
editFormed 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
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References
edit- ^ a b "Wang Wauk River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Lakes". Great Lakes Tourism. Great Lakes Council. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Map of Wang Wauk River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
External links
edit- "Karuah River and Great Lakes catchments" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.
32°11′S 152°23′E / 32.183°S 152.383°E