Blakney Creek facts for kids
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 Location of the Blakney Creek mouth in New South Wales
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| Other name(s) | Head of Blakney Creek |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), South West Slopes |
| LGA | Upper Lachlan |
| Town | Binalong |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Great Dividing Range north of Yass Junction 605 m (1,985 ft) 34°44′23″S 149°0′51″E / 34.73972°S 149.01417°E |
| River mouth | confluence with Lachlan River near Tarcoola 495 m (1,624 ft) 34°34′57″S 149°9′15″E / 34.58250°S 149.15417°E |
| Length | 31 km (19 mi) |
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| River system | Lachlan sub-catchment, Murray–Darling basin |
The Blakney Creek is a river located in New South Wales, Australia. It's known as a perennial stream, which means it usually has water flowing in it all year round. This river is an important part of the Lachlan River system. The Lachlan River then flows into the much larger Murray–Darling basin, which is a huge area covering many parts of Australia.
Blakney Creek's Journey
The Blakney Creek starts its journey in the Great Dividing Range. This is a large mountain range in Australia. The creek begins north of a place called Yass Junction.
Where the River Flows
From its starting point, the Blakney Creek flows generally towards the northeast. It travels through the beautiful South West Slopes region of New South Wales.
Meeting Another River
After flowing for about 31 kilometers (19 miles), the Blakney Creek meets another, bigger river. This meeting point is called a confluence. The Blakney Creek joins the Lachlan River near a town called Tarcoola. Along its path, the creek drops about 110 meters (360 feet) in height.
