Rocky River (South Australia)

Rocky River
Basin
Main source 700 metres (2,300 ft)[1]
River mouth Broughton River
33°24′01″S 138°07′59″E / 33.4002°S 138.1331°E / -33.4002; 138.1331 (Mouth of Rocky River)Coordinates: 33°24′01″S 138°07′59″E / 33.4002°S 138.1331°E / -33.4002; 138.1331 (Mouth of Rocky River)

Rocky River, in the Mid North of South Australia, is a stream rising near the Wirrabara Forest and, after initially flowing north, flows in a generally southern direction past the towns of Wirrabara, Stone Hut, Laura and Gladstone before discharging into the Broughton River.

Major tributaries include Ippinitchie, Pine, Appila, Pisant and Narridy creeks.[1] The catchment area of Rocky River is approximately 1,350 square kilometres (520 sq mi).[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Rocky River Catchment Water Resources Assessment" (PDF). WaterConnect. Government of South Australia. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
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