Bega River (New South Wales) facts for kids
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The Bega River, facing upstream from below the Bega Bridge, 2004
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| Other name(s) | Buckajo River, Bemboka River |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South East Corner (IBRA), South Coast |
| District | Bega Valley |
| City | Bega |
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| River mouth | Tasman Sea, South Pacific Ocean Mogareeka Inlet, Tathra 36°42′05″S 149°58′45″E / 36.70139°S 149.97917°E |
| Length | 48.6 km (30.2 mi) |
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| Basin size | 2,850 km2 (1,100 sq mi) |
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The Bega River is a river in the South Coast area of New South Wales, Australia. It's a special type of river called an estuary, which means it's partly salty and partly fresh water. The river's mouth sometimes opens and closes to the ocean.
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Journey of the Bega River
The Bega River starts where two smaller waterways meet. This meeting point is called a confluence. For the Bega River, it's where the Bemboka River and Tantawanglo Creek join together. This spot is near Morans Crossing, close to the Snowy Mountains Highway.
Where the River Begins
The very first parts of the river, called its headwaters, are found in the Kybeyan Range. This range is part of the much larger Great Dividing Range.
River's Path to the Sea
From Morans Crossing, the Bega River generally flows towards the east. Then it turns and flows north-northeast. It passes by the northern side of the town of Bega. Here, another important river, the Brogo River, joins it. The Brogo River is a major tributary, which is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one.
After this, the Bega River flows southeast and then east. It finally reaches its mouth at Mogareeka Inlet. This is about 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) north of the town of Tathra. The river's mouth opens into the Tasman Sea, which is part of the huge South Pacific Ocean.
River's Length and Drop
The Bega River travels about 48.6 kilometres (30.2 miles) from where it starts to where it meets the sea. Along its journey, the river drops about 116 metres (381 feet) in height.
Another Name for the River
In its higher parts, closer to where it begins, the Bega River is also known by another name: the Bemboka River.
