Thredbo River

The Thredbo River, a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, is located in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia.

Not to be confused with Little Thredbo River.

Thredbo River
Crackemback River, Crackenback River[1]
Thredbo River from the Alpine Way in Kosciuszko National Park.
Location
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionAustralian Alps (IBRA), Snowy Mountains
Local government areaSnowy Monaro Regional Council
TownThredbo
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Leo, Snowy Mountains
 • locationbelow South Rams Head
 • elevation1,550 m (5,090 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Snowy River
 • location
Lake Jindabyne
 • elevation
901 m (2,956 ft)
Length40 km (25 mi)
Basin features
River systemSnowy River catchment
Tributaries 
 • leftSawpit Creek
 • rightBig Boggy, Bull Creek (New South Wales), Little Thredbo River
National parkKosciuszko NP
[1][2]

Course and features

The Thredbo River rises below South Rams Head, near Mount Leo within the Kosciuszko National Park. The river flows generally adjacent to the Alpine Way, west and northwest near Dead Horse Gap, then generally north, passing through the village of Thredbo, joined by four tributaries including the Little Thredbo River, before emptying into Lake Jindabyne, impounded by Jindabyne Dam. Within Lake Jindabyne, the river reaches its confluence with the Snowy River.[1]

The river descends 649 metres (2,129 ft) over its 40 kilometres (25 mi) course.[2]

The flow of the river is impacted by alpine conditions; with high flows during spring as a result of snow melt. Meanwhile, during winter, the river is subject to snow and ice conditions.

Historical alternative names

The river was once also known by an alternative name, Crackenback River.[3] It was officially named 'Thredbo or Crackenback River', until January 1976, when it was renamed 'Thredbo River'.[4]

  • Thredbo River near the Diggings campground in Kosciuszko National Park.
    Thredbo River near the Diggings campground in Kosciuszko National Park.
  • Confluence of Thredbo River (R) with the Little Thredbo River (L) at Bullocks Flat.
    Confluence of Thredbo River (R) with the Little Thredbo River (L) at Bullocks Flat.
  • Bridge over Thredbo River for Thredbo Valley Track
    Bridge over Thredbo River for Thredbo Valley Track
  • Thredbo River at eastern edge of Thredbo Village
    Thredbo River at eastern edge of Thredbo Village
  • Thredbo River upstream of Thredbo Village
    Thredbo River upstream of Thredbo Village
  • Thredbo River upstream of Thredbo Village
    Thredbo River upstream of Thredbo Village

See also

References
  1. "Thredbo River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  2. "Map of Thredbo River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  3. "A Delightful Summer Camp". World's News. 23 February 1907. p. 5. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  4. "GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES ACT, 1966". Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales. No. 8. 16 January 1976. p. 274. Retrieved 12 May 2022.

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