Chandlers Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chandlers Creek |
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| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | New England Tablelands (IBRA), Northern Tablelands |
| Local government area | Clarence Valley |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Thunderbolts Range, Great Dividing Range near Mount Hyland, Marengo State Forest 1,280 m (4,200 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Boyd River at Louis Point, west of Coutts Crossing 186 m (610 ft) 30°02′S 152°33′E / 30.033°S 152.550°E |
| Length | 64 km (40 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Clarence River catchment |
| Tributaries |
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| National parks | Guy Fawkes River NP, Chaelundi NP |
The Chandlers Creek is a cool stream in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia. It's always flowing, which means it's a perennial stream. This creek is an important part of the bigger Clarence River system.
Journey of Chandlers Creek
Chandlers Creek starts its journey in the Marengo State Forest. This area is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) northwest of Mount Hyland. It's also part of the huge Great Dividing Range mountains.
The creek flows mostly towards the northeast. Then it turns and heads north-northwest. Along its way, it passes through some amazing natural areas.
Through National Parks
Chandlers Creek flows through parts of two important national parks. These are the Guy Fawkes River National Park and the Chaelundi National Park. These parks help protect the natural environment.
As it travels, two smaller streams, called tributaries, join Chandlers Creek. These smaller streams add more water to the creek.
Where it Ends
Finally, Chandlers Creek meets the Boyd River. This meeting point is called a confluence. It happens at a place called Louis Point. This spot is west of a town called Coutts Crossing.
From where it starts to where it joins the Boyd River, Chandlers Creek travels about 64 kilometres (40 mi). During this journey, the water drops a lot! It goes down about 1,100 metres (3,600 ft) in height.
