Black River (Queensland) facts for kids
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 Location of Black River mouth in Queensland
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| Country | Australia |
| State | Queensland |
| Region | North Queensland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Great Dividing Range west of Mount Cataract 84 m (276 ft) 19°17′09″S 146°25′29″E / 19.28583°S 146.42472°E |
| River mouth | Coral Sea Bushland Beach 0 m (0 ft) 19°10′48″S 146°39′06″E / 19.18000°S 146.65167°E |
| Length | 33 km (21 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 1,060 km2 (410 sq mi) |
The Black River is a river found in North Queensland, Queensland, Australia. It's an important natural feature in the region.
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Where Does the Black River Flow?
The Black River starts high up in the Great Dividing Range. This is a big mountain range in Australia. It begins near a place called Ben Lomond East.
From there, the river flows towards the northeast. It runs alongside the Hervey Range Developmental Road. You can see it near Mount Cataract and Mount Black. These are on the Bohle Plains.
Journey to the Sea
The river crosses under the Bruce Highway near Kulburr. Finally, it flows into the Coral Sea. The Coral Sea is part of the Pacific Ocean. The river's mouth is between Yabulu and Beach Holm. This spot is about 10 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Townsville.
The Black River is about 33-kilometre (21 mi) long. It drops about 84 metres (276 ft) from its start to the sea. The area that collects water for the river is called its catchment. This area is about 1,060 square kilometres (409 sq mi). It includes wetlands, which are like marshy areas.
What Lives in the Black River?
The Black River is home to many different kinds of fish. Scientists have found 22 species here. Some of the fish you might find include:
- Glassfish
- Roman nose Goby
- Fly-specked hardyhead
- Golden Gudgeon
- Jungle Perch
- Barramundi
- Oxeye herring
- Eastern rainbowfish
- Spotted scat
- Crescent Perch
These fish make the river a lively place.
How Did the Black River Get Its Name?
The Black River is named after a person called John Melton Black. He was a pastoralist, which means he raised livestock. He was also a merchant and one of the early settlers of Townsville.
There's also a suburb in Townsville called Black River. This area is named after the river that flows through its northern part.
Alice River Connection
The Alice River is another river that joins the Black River. It flows into the Black River at 19°15′00″S 146°37′59″E / 19.25000°S 146.63306°E. The Alice River also forms the western edge of the Townsville suburb of Alice River.
