Burra Creek (Gundagai) facts for kids
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 Location of the Burra Creek mouth in New South Wales
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| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), South West Slopes |
| LGA | Cootamundra-Gundagai |
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| Main source | Great Dividing Range below The Sisters 565 m (1,854 ft) 34°51′54″S 147°56′35″E / 34.86500°S 147.94306°E |
| River mouth | confluence with Muttama Creek northwest of Coolac 248 m (814 ft) 34°53′54″S 148°8′19″E / 34.89833°S 148.13861°E |
| Length | 29 km (18 mi) |
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| River system | Murrumbidgee catchment, Murray–Darling basin |
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The Burra Creek is a cool waterway in New South Wales, Australia. It's mostly a perennial river, meaning it flows all year round. This creek is an important part of the bigger Murrumbidgee river system. It also belongs to the huge Murray–Darling basin, which is one of the largest river systems in the world! You can find Burra Creek in the South West Slopes area of New South Wales.
Where Does Burra Creek Start and End?
Burra Creek begins its journey high up in the mountains. It starts below a place called The Sisters, which is on the northern side of Ginendoe Hill. This area is part of the famous Great Dividing Range.
From there, the creek flows in different directions. It goes generally east, then south, and then east again. Along its way, two smaller streams join it, adding more water to its flow.
Joining Other Waterways
Burra Creek eventually meets up with another stream called Muttama Creek. This meeting point, or confluence, is located northwest of a town called Coolac. Muttama Creek is also a tributary (a smaller stream that flows into a larger one) of the mighty Murrumbidgee River. So, Burra Creek's water eventually makes its way into the Murrumbidgee River!
How Long and How Far Down Does It Go?
Burra Creek travels about 29-kilometre (18 mi) (that's about 18 miles) from where it starts to where it joins Muttama Creek. During its journey, the creek drops quite a bit in height. It goes down 318 metres (1,043 ft) (about 1,043 feet) from its source to its end. That's like going down a very tall building!
