Mongarlowe River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mongarlowe River |
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| Other name(s) | Little River |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Sydney Basin (IBRA), Southern Tablelands |
| Local government area | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Great Dividing Range southeast of Araluen 796 m (2,612 ft) 35°39′11″S 149°54′36″E / 35.65306°S 149.91000°E |
| River mouth | Shoalhaven River near Charleyong 556 m (1,824 ft) 35°14′56″S 149°53′33″E / 35.24889°S 149.89250°E |
| Length | 72 km (45 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Shoalhaven River |
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| National park | Monga |
The Mongarlowe River is a river in New South Wales, Australia. It always has water flowing in it, making it a perennial river. It is part of the larger Shoalhaven River system. In the 1800s, people also called it the Little River.
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Where is the Mongarlowe River?
The Mongarlowe River starts high up in the Great Dividing Range. This is a big mountain range in Australia. The river begins inside Monga National Park, which is a beautiful natural area. This spot is about 6.5 kilometers (4 miles) east of a small village called Araluen.
The River's Journey
From its start, the Mongarlowe River flows mostly north. Along its way, six smaller streams, called tributaries, join it. These tributaries add more water to the river. Finally, the Mongarlowe River meets and joins the Shoalhaven River. This meeting point is near a place called Charleyong.
The river drops about 242 meters (794 feet) from where it starts to where it ends. Its total length is about 72 kilometers (45 miles).
Roads Crossing the River
Several roads cross over the Mongarlowe River. One important road is the Kings Highway. This crossing is northwest of Clyde Mountain. Other roads cross the river at places like Monga, Mongarlowe, and Marlowe.
Animals in the River: Macquarie Perch
The Mongarlowe River is home to a special type of fish called the Macquarie perch (Macquaria australasica). These fish are endangered, meaning there are not many of them left. The Macquarie perch in this river were moved here from another area. Scientists think they came from the Murray-Darling Basin.
Sadly, the number of Macquarie perch in the Mongarlowe River has been going down. It is possible that this group of fish might disappear from the river completely.
Images for kids
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The Mongarlowe River flowing through the landscape.
