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Rich River

Rich
Rich River is located in Victoria
Rich River
Mouth of the Rich River in Victoria
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionSouth East Corner (IBRA), East Gippsland
Local government areaShire of East Gippsland
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Jack
 • locationErrinundra National Park
 • elevation639 m (2,096 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Brodribb River
 • location
east of the Bonang Highway
 • coordinates
37°32′46″S 148°34′36″E / 37.54611°S 148.57667°E / -37.54611; 148.57667
 • elevation
71 m (233 ft)
Length17 km (11 mi)
Basin features
River systemSnowy River catchment
National parkErrinundra NP
[1][2]

The Rich River is a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.

Course and features

The Rich River rises below Mount Jack within the Errinundra National Park, and flows generally southwest, before reaching its confluence with the Brodribb River, in remote a state forestry area east of the Bonang Highway in the Shire of East Gippsland. The river descends 568 metres (1,864 ft) over its 17-kilometre (11 mi) course.[2]

The catchment area of the river is administered by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rich River: 24367". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Map of Rich River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
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