Bombala River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bombala River |
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| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), Monaro |
| Local government areas | Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Kybeyan Range, Great Dividing Range below Brown Mountain 1,170 m (3,840 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Delegate River west of Bombala 635 m (2,083 ft) |
| Length | 87 km (54 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Snowy River catchment |
| Tributaries |
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The Bombala River is a river in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the Snowy River system. This means its water eventually flows into the Snowy River. The Bombala River is a perennial river, which means it flows all year round. You can find it in the Monaro region.
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Where the Bombala River Starts and Flows
The Bombala River begins in the Kybeyan Range. This area is part of the Great Dividing Range, a large mountain range in Australia. It starts on the lower slopes of Brown Mountain.
River's Journey
The river generally flows towards the southwest. Along its journey, eight smaller streams and rivers join it. These smaller rivers are called tributaries. Some important tributaries include the Undowah River and the Coolumbooka River.
The Bombala River travels about 87 kilometres (54 mi) (about 54 miles). During this journey, it drops about 535 metres (1,755 ft) (about 1,755 feet) in height.
Where Rivers Meet
Finally, the Bombala River meets the Delegate River. This meeting point is called a confluence. It happens about 17 kilometres (11 mi) (about 11 miles) west of the town of Bombala.
Crossing the River
You can see the Bombala River from a few major roads. The Snowy Mountains Highway crosses it near Brown Mountain. The Monaro Highway also crosses the river several times north of Bombala.
What's in a Name?
The name "Bombala" comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "meeting of the water." This name probably refers to where the Bombala River meets the Coolumbooka River near the town of Bombala. It also might refer to where it meets the Undowah River, which is a bit further upstream.
