Castlereagh River facts for kids
The Castlereagh River is an inland river located in New South Wales, Australia. It starts in the Warrumbungles, which is a mountain range. The river then flows east towards the town of Coonabarabran. After that, it turns south, and then flows northwest through the towns of Gilgandra and Coonamble. Finally, the Castlereagh River joins the Macquarie River. The river is about 340 mi (547 km) long.
Discovering the Castlereagh River
The first European person to see the Castlereagh River was George William Evans. He saw it in 1818 while he was part of an expedition led by John Oxley. Later, in 1829, another explorer named Charles Sturt also explored the river.
How the River Got Its Name
The Castlereagh River was named after a person called Lord Castlereagh. He was a British politician. A politician is someone who works in government and helps make decisions for a country. Lord Castlereagh held an important job as the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
