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Cullinga
Cullinga Creek is located in New South Wales
Cullinga Creek
Location of the Cullinga Creek mouth in New South Wales
Country Australia
State New South Wales
Region South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), South West Slopes
LGA Cootamundra-Gundagai
Physical characteristics
Main source Great Dividing Range
east of Cootamundra
34°39′53″S 148°9′17″E / 34.66472°S 148.15472°E / -34.66472; 148.15472
River mouth confluence with Muttama Creek
southeast of Brawlin
34°45′47″S 148°4′33″E / 34.76306°S 148.07583°E / -34.76306; 148.07583
Length 23 km (14 mi)
Basin features
River system Murrumbidgee catchment,
Murray–Darling basin

The Cullinga Creek is a river in New South Wales, Australia. It flows for most of the year, making it a perennial river. This creek is part of the larger Murrumbidgee River system. It also belongs to the huge Murray–Darling basin, which is a very important river system in Australia. You can find Cullinga Creek in the South West Slopes area.

Where Cullinga Creek Flows

Cullinga Creek starts its journey about 16 kilometers (10 miles) east of a town called Cootamundra. It begins on the southwest slopes of the Great Dividing Range, which is a major mountain range.

How Long is Cullinga Creek?

The creek flows generally towards the south-southwest. It travels for about 23 kilometers (14 miles).

Where Cullinga Creek Ends

Cullinga Creek eventually meets up with Muttama Creek. This meeting point is called a confluence. It happens about 3 kilometers (2 miles) southeast of Brawlin. Muttama Creek then flows into the Murrumbidgee River, making Cullinga Creek a part of that bigger river family.

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