Catherine River (Victoria)

The Catherine River, a perennial river[2] of the North-East Murray catchment of the Murray-Darling basin, is located in the Alpine region of Victoria, Australia. It flows Northwards in the Alpine National Park in the Australian Alps, joining with the Buffalo River in remote national park territory.[1]

This article is about the river in Victoria, Australia. For other uses, see Catherine Creek.

Catherine
Sunrise over a rocky bank, halfway down the Catherine River. Photo by Leigh Blackall
Catherine River (Victoria) is located in Victoria
Catherine River (Victoria)
Location of the Catherine River mouth in Victoria
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionVictorian Alps (IBRA), Victorian Alps
Local government areaAlpine Shire
Physical characteristics
SourceAlpine National Park, Victorian Alps
 • locationbelow Mount Speculation
 • coordinates37°7′24″S 146°38′55″E
 • elevation1,560 m (5,120 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Buffalo River
 • location
within the Mount Buffalo National Park
 • coordinates
36°57′36″S 146°45′3″E
 • elevation
392 m (1,286 ft)
Length25 km (16 mi)
Basin features
River systemNorth-East Murray catchment,
Murray-Darling basin
National parksAlpine National Park, Mount Buffalo National Park
[1]

Location and features

The Catherine River rises below Mount Speculation, west of the Barry Mountains and to the east of Mount Buller, at an elevation exceeding 1,560 metres (5,120 ft) above sea level. The river flows generally north by east, all of its course through the remote national park before reaching its confluence with the Buffalo River within the Mount Buffalo National Park. The river descends 1,170 metres (3,840 ft) over its 25-kilometre (16 mi) course.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Map of Catherine River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
  2. "Catherine River: 12605". Vicnames. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
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