Mackenzie River (Queensland)
Appearance
Mackenzie River | |
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Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | Confluence with the Fitzroy River |
Length | 275 km (170 mi) |
The Mackenzie River is a seasonal tributary of the Fitzroy River in Queensland, Australia. It is created by the intersection of the Comet and Nogoa rivers flowing from the Expedition Range in Central Queensland.[2]
It was discovered in 1844 by Ludwig Leichhardt, a German explorer who explored many parts of Queensland and the Northern Territory.[3]
The main tributaries of the Mackenzie River are the Isaac River, Connors River and Funnel Creek.[4] Bingegang Weir near Middlemount contains barramundi, southern saratoga and golden perch.[4] The Bedford Weir and Tartrus Weir are also stocked with barramundi. Bedford Weir is popular with water-skiers and camping is permitted here.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Comet, Nogoa and Mackenzie rivers". State of the Rivers report. Department of Environment and Resource Management (Queensland). 23 October 2008. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
- ^ "Mackenzie River", Mackenzie Leichardt modified and retrieved 31 October 2006.
- ^ "Ludwig Leichhardt", Ludwig Leichhardt. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ a b c Harrison, Rod (2008). Queensland Dams. Bayswater, Victoria: Australian Fishing Network. p. 157. ISBN 978-1-86513-134-4.
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