Jerra Jerra Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jerra Jerra |
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 Location of the Jerra Jerra Creek mouth in New South Wales
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| Other name(s) | Cookardinia |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Riverina (IBRA) |
| LGA | Greater Hume |
| Towns | Cookardinia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Great Dividing Range near Paper Forest 365 m (1,198 ft) 35°27′49″S 147°14′58″E / 35.46361°S 147.24944°E |
| River mouth | confluence with the Billabong Creek north east of Fellow Hills Railway Station 241 m (791 ft) 35°39′32″S 147°13′18″E / 35.65889°S 147.22167°E |
| Length | 27 km (17 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Murray catchment, Murray-Darling basin |
The Jerra Jerra Creek is a stream located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the larger Murray-Darling Basin, which is a huge area where many rivers flow into the Murray River. This creek flows all year round, making it a perennial stream.
Journey of Jerra Jerra Creek
The Jerra Jerra Creek begins its journey in the Great Dividing Range. This mountain range is south of a place called The Rock. From there, the creek generally flows south.
Where the Creek Flows
As it travels, the creek passes through the area known as Cookardinia. Its journey ends when it joins another stream called the Billabong Creek. This meeting point is north-east of Fellow Hills Railway Station. It's located roughly halfway between the towns of Holbrook and Culcairn.
Changes in Height
During its journey, the Jerra Jerra Creek drops quite a bit in height. Over its total length of 27-kilometre (17 mi), the creek descends 125 metres (410 ft). This means it flows from a higher point to a lower point, making the water move along its course.
