List of valleys of Australia facts for kids

Valleys are natural low areas of land, often found between hills or mountains. They are usually formed by rivers or glaciers slowly carving away the land over many, many years. Australia has many beautiful and important valleys, each with its own unique features and history. These valleys are home to diverse wildlife, important farms, and sometimes even big cities! This article lists some of the well-known valleys across Australia.

New South Wales

New South Wales is home to many valleys. The Geographical Names Board of New South Wales officially lists 37 valleys in its register.

Some other valleys in New South Wales, not on the official list, include:

• Berowra Valley
• Brindabella Valley
• Bylong Valley
• Grose Valley
• Hunter Valley - The Hunter Valley is actually a group of connected valleys that form a larger area known as the Hunter Region.
• Macquarie Valley (Shellharbour)
• Tweed Valley

Northern Territory

• Palm Valley

Queensland

• Boyne Valley
• Currumbin Valley
• Fassifern Valley
• Goldsborough Valley
• Lockyer Valley
• Numinbah Valley
• Samford Valley
• Tallebudgera Valley

South Australia

• Aroona Valley
• Barossa Valley
• Clare Valley
• Eden Valley
• Inman Valley
• Kenton Valley
• Second Valley

Tasmania

Tasmania has many valleys. The official naming agency, Placenames Tasmania, lists hundreds of places called 'valleys'.

• Coal River Valley
• Cradle Valley
• Derwent Valley
• Fingal Valley
• Huon Valley
• Meander Valley
• Styx Valley
• Tamar Valley
• Upper Florentine Valley
• Weld Valley

Victoria

• Goulburn Valley
• Indigo Valley
• King Valley
• La Trobe Valley

Western Australia

• Blackwood Valley
• Helena Valley
• Swan Valley

See also

• List of rivers of Australia