Rocky Ponds Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rocky Ponds |
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 Location of the Rocky Ponds Creek mouth in New South Wales
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| Other name(s) | Spring |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), South West Slopes |
| LGA | Hilltops |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Great Dividing Range east of Murrumburrah 404 m (1,325 ft) 34°31′56″S 148°31′5″E / 34.53222°S 148.51806°E |
| River mouth | confluence with the Jugiong Creek west of Binalong 315 m (1,033 ft) 34°41′33″S 148°28′56″E / 34.69250°S 148.48222°E |
| Length | 25 km (16 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Murrumbidgee catchment, Murray–Darling basin |
The Rocky Ponds Creek is a small river in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of a much bigger river system called the Murray–Darling basin. This creek flows through the South West Slopes region.
Where Does Rocky Ponds Creek Flow?
Rocky Ponds Creek starts in the Great Dividing Range. This is a large mountain range in eastern Australia. It begins near a place called Rocky Ponds. This spot is about 16 kilometers (10 miles) east of the town of Murrumburrah.
The creek then flows mostly west and south. It travels for about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles). Along its journey, the creek drops about 89 meters (292 feet) in height.
Joining Other Rivers
Finally, Rocky Ponds Creek meets another stream called Jugiong Creek. This meeting point is west of Binalong. Jugiong Creek then flows into the larger Murrumbidgee River. All these rivers are connected, forming a big network of waterways.
Crossing the Creek
A road called the Burley Griffin Way crosses over Rocky Ponds Creek. This happens in an area known as the parish of Cumbamurra.
