Dingo Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dingo Creek |
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| Other name(s) | Eastern Branch Dingo Creek |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | NSW North Coast (IBRA), Mid North Coast |
| Municipality | Greater Taree |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mount Gibraltar, Comboyne Plateau north of Wingham 693 m (2,274 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Manning River at Kilawarra, west of Wingham 14 m (46 ft) |
| Length | 78 km (48 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Manning River catchment |
| Tributaries |
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Dingo Creek is a cool river in the Mid North Coast area of New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the bigger Manning River system and flows all year round.
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Where Does Dingo Creek Flow?
Starting Point of the Creek
Dingo Creek begins its journey high up near the Comboyne Plateau. This spot is about 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) southwest of Mount Gibraltar. It's inside the Killabakh Nature Reserve, which is north of the town of Wingham.
The Creek's Path
The creek first flows west. Then, it turns south. Along its way, two other creeks join it: Bobin Creek and Caparra Creek.
Joining the Manning River
Finally, Dingo Creek meets the Manning River at a place called Kilawarra. This spot is west of Wingham. The creek drops about 679 meters (2,228 feet) from its start to where it joins the Manning River. Its total length is about 78 kilometers (48 miles).
Where the Manning River Ends Up
The Manning River, which Dingo Creek flows into, eventually reaches the Tasman Sea. It flows out through a small delta east of the town of Taree.
What Does "Dingo Creek" Mean?
The land around Dingo Creek has a long history. The traditional owners are the Australian Aboriginal Birpi people. They are part of the Bundjalung nation.
The name "Dingo Creek" comes from the Kattang word tapin. This word means dingo. A dingo is a type of wild dog found in Australia. It's a subspecies of the grey wolf.
