Nattai River facts for kids
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An aerial photograph of the Nattai River to form Lake Burragorang, in 2012.
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 Location of the Nattai River mouth in New South Wales
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| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Sydney Basin (IBRA), Southern Highlands |
| LGA | Wollondilly |
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| Main source | Mittagong Range, Great Dividing Range south of Mittagong 452 m (1,483 ft) 34°24′48″S 150°26′22″E / 34.41333°S 150.43944°E |
| River mouth | confluence with the Wollondilly River to form Lake Burragorang Nattai 116 m (381 ft) 34°5′2″S 150°25′21″E / 34.08389°S 150.42250°E |
| Length | 51 km (32 mi) |
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| River system | Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment |
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| National park | Nattai National Park |
The Nattai River is a river in New South Wales, Australia. It's a perennial river, which means it flows all year round and doesn't dry up. This river is an important part of the larger Hawkesbury-Nepean river system. You can find it in the beautiful Southern Highlands region.
River's Journey and Features
The Nattai River begins its journey high up in the Mittagong Range. This range is part of the famous Great Dividing Range, a long chain of mountains in Australia. The river starts south of a town called Mittagong.
From its source, the Nattai River flows mostly towards the north. Along its way, nine smaller rivers and creeks join it, adding more water to its flow. One of these joining rivers is the Little River.
Eventually, the Nattai River meets another river, the Wollondilly River. This meeting point is called a confluence. They join together inside Lake Burragorang, which is southwest of a place called Nattai.
Over its 51-kilometer (about 32 miles) journey, the river drops about 336 meters (that's like going down a very tall building!). This drop helps the water flow quickly.
The Nattai River flows through a special protected area called the Nattai National Park. This park helps keep the river and its surroundings safe. The river is also a very important source of water for the big city of Sydney.
See also
- In Spanish: Río Nattai para niños
