Jeir Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jeir |
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 Location of the Jeir Creek mouth in New South Wales
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| Other name(s) | Oakey |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), South West Slopes |
| LGAs | Yass Valley |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Great Dividing Range below Mount Spring 786 m (2,579 ft) 35°5′48″S 149°5′17″E / 35.09667°S 149.08806°E |
| River mouth | Murrumbidgee River northwest of Hall 378 m (1,240 ft) 35°4′32″S 148°55′13″E / 35.07556°S 148.92028°E |
| Length | 26 km (16 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Murrumbidgee catchment, Murray–Darling basin |
The Jeir Creek is a cool stream that flows all year round. It is located in the South West Slopes area of New South Wales, Australia. This creek is part of the larger Murrumbidgee River system. All the water from Jeir Creek eventually flows into the Murray–Darling basin, which is a huge river system in Australia.
Where Does Jeir Creek Start?
Jeir Creek begins its journey below a place called Mount Spring. This mountain is part of the Great Dividing Range. The Great Dividing Range is a very long chain of mountains and hills in eastern Australia.
The creek starts northeast of a small village called Hall. It's also about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) north of the border between New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Jeir Creek's Journey
From its start, Jeir Creek flows mostly towards the northwest. Then it turns and flows west and a bit south. Finally, it reaches its end point where it joins the Murrumbidgee River. This meeting point is southwest of the village of Hall.
Over its total length of 26 kilometers (about 16 miles), the creek drops quite a bit in height. It goes down 408 meters (about 1,339 feet) from its source to where it meets the Murrumbidgee River.
Interesting Facts About Jeir Creek
- The Barton Highway crosses over Jeir Creek. This highway is an important road north of the village of Hall.
- There is a place called Jeir Creek Winery in the area. This winery was named after the creek itself!
