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Little River (Avon, West Gippsland) is located in Victoria
Little River (Avon, West Gippsland)
Mouth of the Little River in Victoria
Country Australia
State Victoria
Region Victorian Alps (IBRA), West Gippsland
LGA Wellington
Physical characteristics
Main source Great Dividing Range
Avon Wilderness Park
869 m (2,851 ft)
37°41′34″S 146°49′32″E / 37.69278°S 146.82556°E / -37.69278; 146.82556
River mouth Ben Cruachan Creek
224 m (735 ft)
37°43′25″S 146°47′40″E / 37.72361°S 146.79444°E / -37.72361; 146.79444
Length 7 km (4.3 mi)
Basin features
River system West Gippsland catchment
National park Avon Wilderness Park, Alpine NP

The Little River is a small, perennial river (meaning it flows all year round) located in the Victorian Alps of Australia. It is part of the West Gippsland catchment area in the state of Victoria.

About the Little River

The Little River starts in a wild and remote area. This area is in the southern part of the Avon Wilderness Park. It begins south of a place called Mount Hump. This mountain is part of the Great Dividing Range, which is a huge mountain range in Australia. The river's starting point is also inside the Alpine National Park.

River's Journey

The Little River flows for about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles). It travels in different directions: first southwest, then northwest, then southwest again, and finally south. Along its journey, the river drops about 645 meters (2,116 feet) in height.

The river's journey ends when it joins another stream called Ben Cruachan Creek. This meeting point is known as a confluence. The confluence happens within the area managed by the Shire of Wellington. After joining, Ben Cruachan Creek then flows into the larger Avon River.

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