Bendoc River facts for kids
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Location of the Bendoc River mouth, north of the Black-Allan Line in New South Wales
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Other name(s) | Bendock |
Country | Australia |
States | Victoria, New South Wales |
Region | Australian Alps (IBRA), Victorian Alps, Snowy Mountains |
LGAs | East Gippsland, Snowy Monaro |
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Main source | Errinundra Plateau near Bendoc, East Gippsland, Victoria 848 m (2,782 ft) 37°08′16″S 148°53′50″E / 37.13778°S 148.89722°E |
River mouth | confluence with Queensborough River to form the Little Plains River near Craigie, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales 756 m (2,480 ft) 37°07′50″S 149°00′59″E / 37.13056°S 149.01639°E |
Length | 22 km (14 mi) |
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River system | Snowy River catchment |
Tributaries |
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National park | Errinundra NP |
The Bendoc River is a river in Australia that flows all year round. It's part of the larger Snowy River system. This river flows through the Australian Alps in both Victoria and New South Wales.
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Where the Bendoc River Flows
The Bendoc River starts in the Errinundra National Park. This park is located on the Errinundra Plateau in East Gippsland, Victoria. The river begins about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southeast of a town called Bendoc.
River's Journey
As it flows, the Bendoc River takes a winding path. It goes generally north, then west, then southeast, and finally northeast. Along its journey, four smaller streams, called tributaries, join the Bendoc River.
Meeting Other Rivers
The Bendoc River eventually meets another river called the Queensborough River. When these two rivers join, they form a new river known as the Little Plains River. This meeting point is about 7 kilometers (4 miles) southwest of Craigie, a town in New South Wales. It's also north of the Black-Allan Line, which is part of the border between Victoria and New South Wales.
River's Drop
Over its 22-kilometer (14-mile) journey, the Bendoc River drops about 92 meters (302 feet) in height. This shows how much the land slopes from where the river starts to where it joins the Queensborough River.
How the River Got Its Name
The name "Bendoc River" has an interesting story. It's thought to come from a dock that was once on the river in Victoria. This dock was next to a large piece of land used for farming, which was owned by a person named Benjamin Boyd. People called this dock "Ben's Dock."
Spelling Changes Over Time
For a while, the spelling of the name wasn't always the same. Sometimes it was written as "Bendoc" and sometimes as "Bendock." This confusion applied to a nearby mountain, the river itself, a local area (parish), and the town near the border of Victoria and New South Wales.
Making the Name Official
In 1966, the local government, the Shire of Orbost, told the Victorian government that people in the area preferred the spelling "Bendoc." So, the government made a final decision. On May 29, 1968, it was officially announced that the town and the river would both be spelled "Bendoc."