Rodger River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rodger |
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 Where the Rodger River meets the Snowy River in Victoria
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| Other name(s) | Bodger, Roger Creek, Roger |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Australian Alps (IBRA), Victorian Alps, East Gippsland |
| Local government area | Shire of East Gippsland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Monkeytop Snowy River National Park 806 m (2,644 ft) |
| River mouth | confluence with the Snowy River south of Jackson Crossing 61 m (200 ft) 37°25′17″S 148°19′11″E / 37.42139°S 148.31972°E |
| Length | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Snowy River catchment |
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| National park | Snowy River NP |
The Rodger River is a river in Victoria, Australia. It flows all year round, meaning it's a perennial river. It's part of the larger Snowy River system, located in the beautiful Alpine region.
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Exploring the Rodger River's Journey
The Rodger River starts its journey high up in the mountains. It begins below a place called Monkeytop. This area is a wild and remote part of the Snowy River National Park.
How the River Flows
The river generally flows south, then west, then south again, and finally south-west. Along its way, other smaller streams join it. These include the Yalmy River and three other smaller streams. The Rodger River eventually meets the Snowy River. This meeting point is called a confluence, and it's located south of Jackson Crossing.
River's Drop in Elevation
From where it starts to where it joins the Snowy River, the Rodger River drops a lot in height. It goes down about 744 metres (2,441 ft) over its 60-kilometre (37 mi) path.
Home in the National Park
The entire length of the Rodger River is found within the Snowy River National Park. This means the river and its surroundings are protected.
Traditional Owners of the Land
The original people who cared for the land around the Rodger River are the Australian Aboriginal Bidawal and Nindi-Ngudjam Ngarigu Monero peoples. They have a long history and deep connection to this area.
