Big River (Brodribb River, Victoria) facts for kids
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| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | South East Corner (IBRA), East Gippsland |
| Local government area | Shire of East Gippsland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Bee Tree Hill Errinundra National Park 309 m (1,014 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Brodribb River near Malinns 207 m (679 ft) 37°26′23″S 148°40′53″E / 37.43972°S 148.68139°E |
| Length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
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| River system | Snowy River catchment |
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| National park | Errinundra NP |
The Big River is a river located in the East Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. It's a part of the larger Snowy River system.
Where the Big River Flows
The Big River starts near Big Tree Hill. This area is inside the beautiful Errinundra National Park.
The river flows mostly towards the west. Along its journey, another river, the Saint Patricks River, joins it.
Finally, the Big River meets the Brodribb River. This meeting point is called a confluence. It happens in a quiet, remote area southwest of a place called Malinns.
River's Journey
The Big River travels about 10-kilometre (6.2 mi) (that's about 6 miles). As it flows, it drops about 101 metres (331 ft) (around 331 feet) in height.
The land area that collects water for the Big River is called its catchment area. This area is managed to keep the river healthy.
