Big River (Brodribb River, Victoria) facts for kids
This page is about the watercourse in Victoria that is a tributary of the Brodribb River. For the watercourse in Victoria that is also located in East Gippsland, see Big River (Mitta Mitta River, Victoria). For the watercourse in Victoria that is a tributary of the Goulburn River, see Big River (Goulburn River, Victoria). For other uses, see Big River (disambiguation).
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| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | South East Corner (IBRA), East Gippsland |
| Local government area | Shire of East Gippsland |
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| 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 perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.
Course and features
The Big River rises below Big Tree Hill within the Errinundra National Park, and flows generally westerly, joined by the Saint Patricks River, before reaching its confluence with the Brodribb River, in remote country southwest of the locality of Malinns in the Shire of East Gippsland. The river descends 101 metres (331 ft) over its 10-kilometre (6.2 mi) course.
The catchment area of the river is administered by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.
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