Guy Fawkes River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Guy Fawkes River |
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Upper and lower Ebor Falls, within Guy Fawkes River National Park, 2008
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| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| IBRA | New England Tablelands |
| District | New England, Northern Tablelands |
| Municipality | Guyra |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Snowy Range, Great Dividing Range southeast of Ebor 1,410 m (4,630 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Sara River to form the Boyd River within Guy Fawkes River National Park 304 m (997 ft) |
| Length | 101 km (63 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Clarence River catchment |
| Tributaries |
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| National park | Guy Fawkes River NP |
The Guy Fawkes River is a river in New South Wales, Australia. It's a perennial stream, meaning it flows all year round. This river is part of the larger Clarence River system. You can find it in the New England and Northern Tablelands areas of New South Wales.
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River Journey and Features
The Guy Fawkes River starts high up in the Snowy Range, which is part of the Great Dividing Range. This is east of a small village called Ebor.
Ebor Falls
One of the most famous spots on the river is Ebor Falls. Here, the water drops 115 metres (377 ft) over tall, column-shaped basalt rocks. After the falls, the river flows into a deep valley.
River's Path
As the Guy Fawkes River continues, it is joined by four smaller streams, called tributaries. These include the Aberfoyle River. The river generally flows north. Eventually, it meets the Sara River and together they form the Boyd River.
Over its total length of 101 kilometres (63 mi), the river drops 1,110 metres (3,640 ft) in height. It also flows past Round Mountain, which is the highest peak in the Northern Tablelands.
National Park Connection
Most of the river's path runs through the Guy Fawkes River National Park. This park protects the river and its surroundings. Next to the national park are the Guy Fawkes River Nature Reserve and the Guy Fawkes River State Conservation Area.
The Bicentennial National Trail is a long path that follows the western side of the Guy Fawkes River. It's a route often used for moving livestock.
Plants and Wildlife
The Guy Fawkes River area is home to a special tree called the Southern Silky Oak, or Grevillea robusta. This is the largest type of Grevillea tree. The river area is the southernmost place where this tree naturally grows.
The Southern Silky Oak has beautiful orange-yellow flowers. It can grow very tall, up to 35 metres (115 ft), and its trunk can be over 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) wide.
How the River Got its Name
The Guy Fawkes River was named after Guy Fawkes Night. This is a day celebrated on November 5th each year. Major Edward Parke named the river because he camped nearby on Guy Fawkes Day in 1845.
