List of rivers of New South Wales (A–K) facts for kids

Ship entering the mouth of the Hunter River at Newcastle

Welcome to a cool guide about some of the amazing rivers in New South Wales, Australia! This is the first part of a huge list, covering rivers from A to K. There are 439 rivers in total, all officially listed by the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Rivers are super important for nature, people, and even for fun activities like fishing or boating. Let's explore some of them!

What Makes a River Special?
- Why Are Rivers Important?
Discovering New South Wales Rivers (A-K)
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What Makes a River Special?

Rivers are natural flowing watercourses. They usually flow towards an ocean, a lake, or another river. Every river has a "source," which is where it begins, often high up in mountains or hills. They also have a "mouth," where they end. Along their journey, rivers collect water from smaller streams and creeks.

Why Are Rivers Important?

Rivers are like the veins of the land! They provide fresh water for drinking, farming, and industries. They also create homes for many plants and animals. Plus, rivers are great for sports and recreation, like kayaking, swimming, and fishing.

Discovering New South Wales Rivers (A-K)

New South Wales has many different types of rivers, from wide, slow-moving ones to fast, rocky streams. Here's a look at some of the rivers listed from A to K. We'll focus on their names, where they start, and sometimes their old names.

Rivers Starting with 'A'

Abercrombie River: This river starts in the Upper Lachlan Shire. It's known for its beautiful scenery.
Aberfoyle River: Found in the Guyra Shire Council area, it was once called Balblair Creek.
Adelong Creek: This creek begins in the Gundagai Shire Council region.
Allyn River: Flowing through Dungog Shire, the Allyn River is a lovely waterway.
Apsley River: Starting in Walcha Council, the Apsley River is famous for its deep gorge and waterfalls.
Avon River: There are two Avon Rivers in NSW! One is near City of Wollongong, and the other is in the Mid-Coast Council area.

Rivers Starting with 'B'

Back River: Like the Avon, there are a few "Back Rivers." One is near Cooma-Monaro Shire, and another is in the Tamworth Regional Council area.
Barcoongere River: This river in Clarence Valley Council used to have names like Little River or Wooli River.
Bargo River: Located in Wingecarribee Shire, it's a significant waterway in the region.
Barnard River: You can find this river in the Gloucester Shire Council area.
Barrington River: Also in Gloucester Shire Council, the Barrington River is known for its clear waters.
Barwon River: This is a very important river that later becomes part of the mighty Darling River. It starts in the Moree Plains Shire Council region.
Beardy River: Flowing through Glen Innes Severn Council, it had several previous names, including Glen Creek.
Bega River: A key river in the Bega Valley Shire, it was once known as Buckajo River.
Bell River: Starting in Cabonne Shire Council, it was also called Nandillion Ponds.
Bellinger River: This river is in the Bellingen Shire Council area.
Belubula River: Found in Blayney Shire Council, it was sometimes called King Plains Creek.
Bemboka River: Another river in the Bega Valley Shire.
Bendoc River: This river starts in the Bombala Council region.
Bermagui River: A coastal river in the Bega Valley Shire.
Bielsdown River: In Bellingen Shire Council, it was also known as Bielsdown Creek.
Big Badja River: This river in Cooma-Monaro Shire was simply called Badja River before.
Billabong Creek: Starting in Junee Shire Council, it's a well-known creek.
Bimberamala River: In the City of Shoalhaven, it was also called Bimberamala Creek.
Birrie River: This river flows through the Brewarrina Shire.
Blicks River: Located in Clarence Valley Council, it was once called Main Water Creek.
Bluff River: You can find this river in the Tenterfield Shire Council area.
Bobo River: In the City of Coffs Harbour, it was also known as Bobo Creek.
Bogan River: Starting in Parkes Shire Council, it was once called New Years Creek.
Bokhara River: Another river in the Brewarrina Shire.
Bolong River: This river is in the Upper Lachlan Shire.
Bombala River: Flowing through Cooma-Monaro Shire.
Boomi River: In the Moree Plains Shire Council area.
Boonoo Boonoo River: This river is in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
Boorowa River: Starting in Boorowa Council.
Bow River: In the Upper Hunter Shire Council, it was also called Bow Creek.
Bowman River: Located in Gloucester Shire Council.
Boyd River: This river in Clarence Valley Council was once known as Little River.
Bredbo River: Found in Cooma-Monaro Shire.
Brogo River: In the Bega Valley Shire, it was also called Broga River.
Brunswick River: This river in Byron Shire Council had a longer name: Middle or Main Arm of Brunswick River.
Buckenbowra River: Located in Eurobodalla Shire.
Bunnoo River: In the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area.
Burke River: This river in Wingecarribee Shire was once called Wombat Creek.
Burrungubugge River: A river in the Snowy River Shire.
Bylong River: In the Mid-Western Regional Council, it was also known as Bylong Creek.

Rivers Starting with 'C'

Cadiangullong Creek: This creek in Cabonne Shire Council was also called Oaky Creek.
Camden Haven River: In the City of Greater Taree, it was sometimes called Camden Haven River Southern Branch.
Campbells River: Starting in Oberon Council, it was also known as Campbell River.
Capertee River: Located in City of Lithgow, it was once called Bogee River.
Castlereagh River: This important river flows through the Warrumbungle Shire Council.
Cataract River: There are two Cataract Rivers. One is in Tenterfield Shire Council (formerly Swamp Oak Creek), and another is in Wollondilly Shire.
Cells River: Found in Walcha Council.
Chandler River: This river starts in the Armidale Dumaresq Council area.
Chichester River: Located in Dungog Shire.
Clarence River: A very large and important river in NSW, starting in Kyogle Council. It was once known as Big River.
Clyde River: This river is in the City of Shoalhaven.
Cobark River: In Gloucester Shire Council, it had names like Hole Creek or Arundel River.
Cobrabald River: Found in Walcha Council, it was also called Cobrabald Creek.
Cockburn River: This river is in the Tamworth Regional Council area.
Coldstream River: Located in Clarence Valley Council.
Colo River: A significant river in the City of Hawkesbury.
Commissioners Waters: Found in Armidale Dumaresq Council.
Cooks River: This river flows through the City of Rockdale area.
Coolaburragundy River: In Warrumbungle Shire Council, it was also called Coolah Creek.
Coolongolook River: Located in Great Lakes Council, it was once known as Gooloongolok River.
Coolumbooka River: This river is in the Bombala Council area.
Cooma Creek: Found in Cooma-Monaro Shire.
Cooplacurripa River: In Walcha Council.
Corang River: This river is in the Palerang Council area.
Cordeaux River: Located in the City of Wollongong.
Corindi River: In Clarence Valley Council, it was also called Redbank River.
Coxs River: This river flows through the beautiful City of Blue Mountains.
Crawford River: Found in Great Lakes Council.
Crookwell River: In the Upper Lachlan Shire.
Crudine River: Located in Bathurst Regional Council, it had names like Cunninghams Creek.
Cudgegong River: This river in Mid-Western Regional Council was also called Mudgee River.
Culgoa River: Flowing through Brewarrina Shire.
Curricabark River: In Gloucester Shire Council, it was also known as Curricabark Creek.

Rivers Starting with 'D'

Darling River: One of Australia's most famous rivers! It starts in the Bourke Shire area and was also known as Barwon or Karaula.
Dawson River: In the City of Greater Taree, it was also called Dawsons River.
Deepwater River: Found in Glen Innes Severn Council.
Delegate River: This river is in the Bombala Council area.
Deua River: Located in Eurobodalla Shire, it was also known as Moruya River.
Dilgry River: In Gloucester Shire Council.
Doyles River: This river in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council was once called Big Hill Creek.
Dry River: Found in Bega Valley Shire, it was also known as Murrah River.
Duckmaloi River: In Oberon Council, it was sometimes called Fish River.
Dumaresq River: This river, in Inverell Shire Council, was also known as Severn River.
Dyke River: Located in Armidale Dumaresq Council.

Rivers Starting with 'E'

Edward River: This river flows through the Murray Shire Council area.
Ellenborough River: Found in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.
Endrick River: In the City of Shoalhaven, it was also called Bulee River.
Esk River: Located in Richmond Valley Council, it was once known as Fresh Water River.
Eucumbene River: This important river in Snowy River Shire was also called Kiandra Creek.
Evans River: Found in Richmond Valley Council.

Rivers Starting with 'F'

Fish River: In Oberon Council, it was also known as Fish River Creek.
Forbes River: This river is in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area.

Rivers Starting with 'G'

Gara River: Located in Armidale Dumaresq Council, it had many names like Gyra River or Malpas Creek.
Geehi River: In Tumbarumba Shire Council, it was also called Swampy Plain River.
Genoa River: This river in Bombala Council was once known as Bondi Creek.
Georges River: A well-known river flowing through the Sutherland Shire, it was also called Tucoerah River.
Glen Fernaigh River: Found in Clarence Valley Council, it was also known as Glen Fernaigh Creek.
Gloucester River: In Gloucester Shire Council.
Goobarragandra River: This river is in the Tumut Shire Council area.
Goodradigbee River: Located in Yass Valley Council, it was also called Little River.
Goorudee Rivulet: Found in Snowy River Shire, it was also known as Little River.
Goulburn River: In Mid-Western Regional Council, it was once called Reedy Creek.
Grose River: This river flows through the City of Hawkesbury.
Growee River: In Mid-Western Regional Council, it was also known as Growee Creek.
Gungarlin River: Found in Snowy River Shire.
Guy Fawkes River: This river is in the Guyra Shire Council area.
Gwydir River: A significant river starting in Uralla Shire Council, it had names like Big Bundarra River or Rocky River.

Rivers Starting with 'H'

Hacking River: Located in the City of Wollongong.
Hastings River: In Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, it was also called Mooraback Creek.
Hawkesbury River: A very important river in the City of Hawkesbury area, also known by its Aboriginal name, Deerubbun.
Henry River: Found in Clarence Valley Council, it was also called Little Henry River.
Hollanders River: This river is in Oberon Council.
Horton River: Located in Gwydir Shire Council.
Hunter River: A major river in NSW, starting in the Upper Hunter Shire Council. It was also called Coquon.

Rivers Starting with 'I'

Imlay Creek: Found in Bega Valley Shire.
Ingeegoodbee River: This river is in the Snowy River Shire area.
Isabella River: Located in Oberon Council.
Isis River: In Upper Hunter Shire Council.

Rivers Starting with 'J'

Jacobs River: Found in Snowy River Shire, it was also called Tongaroo River.
Jenolan River: This river in Oberon Council was also known as Harrys River.
Jerrabattgulla Creek: Located in Palerang Council.
Jooriland River: In Wollondilly Shire, it was also called Myanga Valley Creek.

Rivers Starting with 'K'

Kalang River: Found in Bellingen Shire Council, it was also known as South Arm Bellingen River.
Kanangra Creek: In Oberon Council, it was also called Konangaroo Creek or Kanangra River.
Kangaroo River: There are two Kangaroo Rivers. One is in Clarence Valley Council (also called Kangaroo Creek), and another is in the City of Shoalhaven (formerly Budderoo Creek).
Karuah River: Located in Great Lakes Council, it was also called Karuah River Left Hand Branch.
Kedumba River: In the City of Blue Mountains, it was also known as Katoomba Creek.
Kerripit River: Found in Gloucester Shire Council, it was also called Rawdon Stream.
Kowmung River: This river is in Oberon Council.
Krui River: Located in Upper Hunter Shire Council.
Kybeyan River: In Cooma-Monaro Shire.

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Ship entering the mouth of the Hunter River at Newcastle
Chandler River