Back River (Cooma-Monaro) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Back River |
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| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South East Corner (IBRA), Monaro, South Coast |
| Local government area | Cooma-Monaro |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Kybeyan Range, Great Dividing Range Wadbilliga National Park 1,180 m (3,870 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Tuross River Two River Plain 977 m (3,205 ft) |
| Length | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Tuross River |
| National park | Wadbilliga NP |
The Back River is a small river in New South Wales, Australia. It's a type of stream called a perennial stream, which means it flows all year round. This river is part of the larger Tuross River system. You can find it in the Monaro and South Coast areas of New South Wales.
Where Does the Back River Start?
The Back River begins on the eastern side of the Kybeyan Range. This range is part of the much larger Great Dividing Range, which is a huge mountain chain in Australia.
The river's starting point is on the western edge of Wadbilliga National Park. This is about 16.5 kilometres (10.3 mi) (about 10 miles) west-southwest of a place called Yowrie.
How Does the River Flow?
From its source, the Back River generally flows in a north-northwest direction. Then, it turns and flows south by west.
The river travels for about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) (5 miles) in total. During its journey, it drops about 206 metres (676 ft) (676 feet) in height. That's like going down a very tall building!
Meeting Another River
The Back River eventually joins with the Tuross River. This meeting point is called a confluence. They meet near a spot known as Two River Plain.
