Duckmaloi River facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Duckmaloi River
Duckmaloi River, near Oberon, after heavy rainfall, 2013
Other name(s)	Duckmaloi, Fish River, Duck Maloi River
Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), Central Tablelands
Local government area	Oberon
Physical characteristics
Main source	Great Dividing Range near Shooters Hill 1,280 m (4,200 ft)
River mouth	confluence with the Fish River near Oberon 1,010 m (3,310 ft)
Length	27 km (17 mi)
Basin features
River system	Macquarie River, Murray–Darling basin
Reservoir	Duckmaloi Weir

The Duckmaloi River is a beautiful river in New South Wales, Australia. It's special because it's a perennial stream, which means it flows all year round. This river is part of a much bigger system called the Macquarie River catchment, which eventually flows into the huge Murray–Darling basin.

Where Does the River Start and End?

The Duckmaloi River begins high up in the Great Dividing Range mountains. This is near a place called Shooters Hill. From there, it flows for about 27 kilometers (17 miles).

As it travels, the river drops about 265 meters (869 feet) in height. It eventually joins with another river, the Fish River, near the town of Oberon. When two rivers meet, it's called a confluence.

The Duckmaloi Weir

There's a small dam on the river called the Duckmaloi Weir. It was built in 1963. This weir is an important part of the Fish River Water Supply Scheme.

Why is the Weir Important?

The water from the Duckmaloi Weir helps supply drinking water to towns like Oberon and Lithgow. It also provides water for big power stations, such as Wallerawang and Mount Piper. These power stations use the water to help make electricity.

Home to Platypuses

The area around the Duckmaloi Weir is a great place to spot platypuses! These amazing creatures, with their duck-like bills and webbed feet, live in the waters here. It's a special habitat for them.