Genoa River facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Genoa River
Mouth of the Genoa River, in Victoria
Other name(s)	Bondi Creek, Yard Creek
Country	Australia
States	New South Wales, Victoria
Region	South Eastern Highlands, South East Corner (IBRA), Monaro, East Gippsland
Local government areas	Snowy Monaro, East Gippsland
Town	Genoa
Physical characteristics
Main source	Nungatta Mountain south of Bombala, Monaro, New South Wales 729 m (2,392 ft)
River mouth	Tasman Sea, South Pacific Ocean Mallacoota Inlet, East Gippsland, Victoria 0 m (0 ft) 37°33′41″S 149°45′57″E / 37.56139°S 149.76583°E / -37.56139; 149.76583
Length	95 km (59 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries	Left: Bondi Creek, White Rock River, Nungatta Creek, Yambulla Creek, Wangarabell Creek, Big Flat Creek, Maramingo Creek, Wallagaraugh River Right: Hopping Joe Creek, Black Jack Gully, Murmuring Creek, Jones Creek (Victoria), Three Mile Creek (Victoria), Stony Creek (Victoria), Genoa Creek
National parks	Coopracambra, Merragunegin Reference Area

The Genoa River is a river in Australia that flows all year round. It starts in the Monaro region of New South Wales and then travels into the East Gippsland area of Victoria. Long ago, people also called it Bondi Creek or Yard Creek. The name "Genoa" comes from the First People's word "jinoor," which means "footpath."

Where the Genoa River Flows

The Genoa River begins below Nungatta Mountain, which is south of Bombala in New South Wales. From there, it flows first north, then south. It crosses an important line called the Black-Allan Line, which is part of the border between Victoria and New South Wales.

Journey Through National Parks

As it continues its journey, the Genoa River flows through the beautiful Coopracambra National Park. Along its way, fifteen smaller streams, called tributaries, join the river. Some of these include the White Rock River and the Wallagaraugh River.

Reaching the Ocean

Finally, the Genoa River reaches its end, or river mouth, at the Mallacoota Inlet in Victoria. Here, its waters mix with the Tasman Sea, which is part of the huge South Pacific Ocean. The river drops about 728 metres (2,388 ft) from its start to its end, covering a distance of 95 kilometres (59 mi).

Roads Crossing the River

Two main highways cross the Genoa River. The Monaro Highway crosses the river closer to where it starts, between Bombala and Cann River. Further downstream, the Princes Highway crosses the river near the town of Genoa.