Myall River facts for kids
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Singing Bridge across the Myall River at Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest.
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| Other name(s) | Upper Myall River |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | NSW North Coast (IBRA), Mid North Coast, Hunter |
| Local government area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Town | Bulahdelah, Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest |
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| Main source | Kyle Range, Great Dividing Range north northeast of Stroud 352 m (1,155 ft) |
| River mouth | Port Stephens at Hawks Nest 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 92 km (57 mi) |
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| River system | Mid-Coast Council |
| Basin size | 819 km2 (316 sq mi) |
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| National park | Myall Lakes NP |
The Myall River is a special river in New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the Mid North Coast region. This river is known as a "barrier estuary," which means it's a mix of fresh water from the land and salty water from the ocean. It is part of the Mid-Coast Council system.
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Journey of the Myall River
The Myall River starts high up in the Great Dividing Range. It begins on the southern slopes of the Kyle Range, which is north of a town called Stroud. From there, the river flows mostly south and then southwest.
Along its journey, smaller streams and rivers, called tributaries, join the Myall River. These include Kyle Creek and the Crawford River. The Myall River travels about 92 kilometers (57 miles). During this trip, it drops about 355 meters (1,165 feet) in height.
Where the River Meets the Sea
The Myall River eventually reaches its end at Port Stephens, near the town of Hawks Nest. Port Stephens then flows into the Tasman Sea, which is part of the South Pacific Ocean.
Passing Through Towns and Lakes
After flowing past the town of Bulahdelah, the Myall River enters a large lake called Bombah Broadwater. This lake is part of the Myall Lakes National Park. The Myall Lakes are very important and are protected under the Ramsar Convention, which helps to save wetlands around the world.
The river then continues its path close to the coastline. It flows through two smaller water bodies called Little Brasswater and Brasswater. These areas are near the towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.
Bridges Over the River
Two important bridges cross the Myall River. The Bulahdelah Bridge carries the Pacific Highway over the river, just north of Bulahdelah. Another famous bridge is the Singing Bridge. This bridge connects the towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.
What "Myall" Means
The name Myall comes from an Aboriginal word. It refers to a small, silver-grey wattle tree.
