Barmedman Creek facts for kids
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 Location of the Barmedman Creek mouth in New South Wales
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| Other name(s) | Mandamah |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South Eastern Highlands, Riverina (IBRA), South West Slopes |
| LGAs | Temora, Bland |
| Town | Barmedman |
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| Main source | near Reefton 261 m (856 ft) 34°17′8″S 147°26′48″E / 34.28556°S 147.44667°E |
| River mouth | Bland Creek near Marsden 208 m (682 ft) 33°45′8″S 147°30′54″E / 33.75222°S 147.51500°E |
| Length | 85 km (53 mi) |
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| River system | Lachlan sub-catchment, Murray–Darling basin |
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The Barmedman Creek is a river located in New South Wales, Australia. It's mostly a perennial river, which means it usually has water flowing in it all year round. This creek is part of a much bigger system called the Murray–Darling basin, which is one of the largest river systems in the world!
The Barmedman Creek is connected to the Murray-Darling basin when there's a lot of rain and the Bland Creek, Lachlan, and Murrumbidgee Rivers are in flood. This means it helps carry water across a huge area of Australia.
Where Does Barmedman Creek Flow?
The Barmedman Creek starts its journey near a place called Reefton. This area is located between the towns of Temora and Barmedman. From there, it flows generally north.
Its Journey to Bland Creek
As it travels, the Barmedman Creek is joined by one smaller stream, which is called a tributary. Eventually, it reaches its confluence with the Bland Creek. A confluence is the spot where two rivers or streams meet and flow together.
Over its entire length, the creek drops about 53 metres (174 ft) in height. This drop happens over its 185-kilometre (115 mi) course. This means it flows from higher ground down to lower ground.
Crossing the Creek
You can find the creek crossed by the Newell Highway. This highway is a major road in New South Wales. The crossing is located south of where the creek joins Bland Creek and east of the town of Wyalong.
