Bland Creek facts for kids
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| Other name(s) | Yeo Yeo Creek |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South Eastern Highlands, Riverina (IBRA), South West Slopes |
| LGAs | Cootamundra-Gundagai, Temora, Bland |
| Town | Stockinbingal |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Twins Range near Frampton 390 m (1,280 ft) 34°39′5″S 147°53′16″E / 34.65139°S 147.88778°E |
| River mouth | Lake Cowal 205 m (673 ft) 33°40′45″S 147°28′10″E / 33.67917°S 147.46944°E |
| Length | 173 km (107 mi) |
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| River system | Lachlan sub-catchment, Murray–Darling basin |
| Basin size | 940,000 km2 (360,000 sq mi) |
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The Bland Creek is a river in New South Wales, Australia. It's mostly a perennial river, meaning it flows for most of the year. It's part of a bigger river system called the Murray–Darling basin. The Bland Creek is special because it only connects to the main Murray-Darling system when there are big floods in the Lachlan River and Murrumbidgee River.
Where Bland Creek Flows
The Bland Creek starts in the Twins Range, which is part of the Great Dividing Range. It flows mostly towards the north-northwest. Along its journey, seven smaller streams join it.
The creek eventually reaches its end at Lake Cowal. This lake is the biggest natural inland lake in New South Wales. The Bland Creek drops about 185 meters (607 feet) over its 173-kilometer (107-mile) path.
Plants and Animals
Along the banks of the Bland Creek, you can find forests of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, also known as River Red Gum trees. These trees are very important for the local wildlife.
In 2012, there was a concern that the Bland Creek mallee fowl was almost extinct. Mallee fowl are unique ground-dwelling birds found in Australia. Efforts are often made to protect such rare animals.
Crossing the Creek
The Newell Highway crosses over the Bland Creek. This crossing is located south of where the creek flows into Lake Cowal and east of the town of Wyalong.
