Timbarra River (Victoria)
| Timbarra River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Nunniong Plains (Great Dividing Range) 37°07′40″S 147°59′47″E / 37.12778°S 147.99639°E |
| Mouth | Tambo River 37°33′57″S 147°58′13″E / 37.56583°S 147.97028°E |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Length | 89.7 km (55.7 mi) |
The Timbarra River is a river in East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.[1] It rises on the Nunniong Plains about 30 km east of Omeo in the Great Dividing Range[1] and flows in a convoluted southerly direction to its confluence with the Tambo River about 10 km south-east of Tambo Crossing.[2][3]
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[edit] Course
The Timbarra River flows predominantly through forested mountain areas and steep gorges, with a bed of gravel, boulders and mud and numerous pools.[4] Along its route it passes through the small settlement of Timbarra, about 30 km north-west of Buchan.[2]
The river forms part of the Tambo and Nicholson Basin, and is one of the major tributaries of the Tambo River.[5] The major tributaries of the Timbarra River include Wilkinson Creek and the Back River.[1][2]
The isolated Timbarra River Gorge, 8 km north of Timbarra, has been classified as a site of local significance by the Geological Society of Australia.[6]
[edit] Ecology and recreation
The Timbarra River is in good environmental condition, and maintains a reliable year-round flow.[3][7]
Although access to the river is difficult, it remains popular for fishing, especially for the introduced brown trout which spawn naturally in the river without the need for artificial stocking.[4] Native fish found in the river include the vulnerable Australian grayling, the river blackfish, tupong, and eels.[4]
One of the sports houses at Swifts Creek Secondary College is named after the Timbarra River.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c 8423 Omeo, Victoria, Topographic Map. National Topographic Map Series (1 ed.). Commonwealth of Australia. 1982.
- ^ a b c Vicroads Country Street Directory of Victoria (4 ed.). Noble Park, Victoria: Royal Automobile Club of Victoria. 2000. ISSN 1329-5284.
- ^ a b "Timbarra River - Tambo Nicholson Catchment". East Gippsland Directories. G.W. & L.A. Keating. http://www.egd.com.au/outandabout/waterways/Timbarra%20River/timbarra_river.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ^ a b c "Angling Waters of the Tambo River Basin 23". Department of Primary Industries Official Website. The State of Victoria. 1996 - 2009. http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/angling/23-Tambo/Basin%20TEMPLATE%20Waters.htm#Timbarra. Retrieved 2009-05-22.[dead link]
- ^ "Nicholson/Tambo Map". Official Website. East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. http://www.egcma.com.au/inform.php?a=5&b=142&c=447. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
- ^ "Victorian Resources Online: 8523-6 Timbarra River Gorge". Victorian Resources Online. The State of Victoria, Department of Primary Industries. 1996 - 2009. http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/dpi/vro/egregn.nsf/pages/eg_lf_sites_significance_8523_6. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ^ "Tambo River Basin 23". Department of Primary Industries Official Website. The State of Victoria. 1996 - 2009. http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/angling/23-Tambo/Basin%20TEMPLATE%20ED21Jan-worked.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-21.[dead link]
- ^ "Swifts Creek Secondary College - About: Sport". Official Website. Swifts Creek Secondary College. 2009. http://www.swiftscreeksc.vic.edu.au/about/sport.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
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Coordinates: 37°33′57″S 147°58′13″E / 37.56583°S 147.97028°E
