Deddick River facts for kids
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| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Australian Alps (IBRA), Victorian Alps, East Gippsland |
| Local government area | Shire of East Gippsland |
| Locality | Tubbut |
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| Main source | Mount Little Bill Snowy River National Park 868 m (2,848 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Snowy River below Mount Bulla Bulla 175 m (574 ft) 37°5′S 148°25′E / 37.083°S 148.417°E |
| Length | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Snowy River catchment |
| National park | Snowy River NP |
The Deddick River is a river in Victoria, Australia. It flows all year round, even when it doesn't rain much. This river is part of the larger Snowy River system. You can find it in the beautiful Australian Alps region.
Where Does the Deddick River Flow?
The Deddick River starts its journey near Mount Little Bill. This area is a wild, natural place inside the Snowy River National Park.
First, the river flows north, leaving the national park. Then it turns northwest, passing through a small place called Tubbut. After that, it heads west-southwest.
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, join the Deddick River. One important one is the Bonang River. In total, sixteen smaller streams add their water to the Deddick.
Finally, the Deddick River meets the Snowy River. This meeting point, called a confluence, is also inside the Snowy River National Park. It's located near McKillops Bridge in the Shire of East Gippsland.
The river drops about 693 metres (2,274 ft) from where it starts to where it ends. Its entire journey is about 60-kilometre (37 mi) long.
Roads Near the River
McKillops Road runs next to a lot of the Deddick River. This road even crosses the river several times.
Who Are the Traditional Owners of the Land?
The land around the Deddick River has been home to Aboriginal people for a very long time. The traditional custodians of this area are the Bidhawal and Nindi-Ngudjam Ngarigu Monero peoples. They have a deep connection to this land and its waterways.
