Elliott River (Queensland) facts for kids
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 Location of Elliott River mouth in Queensland
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| Other name(s) | Eliott |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Queensland |
| Region | Wide Bay-Burnett |
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| Main source | Elliott 30 m (98 ft) 25°00′28″S 152°12′51″E / 25.00787°S 152.21410°E} |
| River mouth | Coral Sea Elliott Heads 0 m (0 ft) 24°55′25″S 152°29′35″E / 24.92361°S 152.49306°E |
| Length | 25 km (16 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 727 km2 (281 sq mi) |
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The Elliott River is a river located in Queensland, Australia. It flows through the Wide Bay–Burnett region. This river is an important part of the local environment.
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About the Elliott River
The Elliott River is about 25 km (16 mi) long. It starts in the west of a place called Elliott. This starting point is about 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-west of the city of Bundaberg.
Where Does It Start and End?
The river begins its journey in the west of Elliott. From there, it flows towards the east. It crosses a road called Goodwood Road. The river then goes through the suburb of Elliott. Finally, it reaches the Elliott River Fish Habitat Area. It then empties into the Coral Sea near Elliott Heads. The river drops 30 metres (98 ft) in height along its 25-kilometre (16 mi) path.
What's a Catchment Area?
A river's catchment area is all the land where water flows into that river. The Elliott River has a catchment area of 727 square kilometres (281 sq mi). This area includes 11 square kilometres (4 sq mi) of estuarine wetlands. Estuarine wetlands are special areas where fresh river water mixes with salty ocean water. They are important homes for many plants and animals.
How Did It Get Its Name?
The Elliott River was named after a man named Gilbert Eliott. He was an important public servant and politician in Queensland. A public servant works for the government. A politician is someone who works in government. Gilbert Eliott was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland. This means he was in charge of the main discussions in the Queensland parliament. He held this job from 1860 to 1870. He was also a Member for Wide Bay during that time. Over the years, the spelling of the river's name changed. It now has a double "l" instead of a single "l" like Gilbert Eliott's last name.
