Royston River facts for kids
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| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | South Eastern Highlands bioregion (IBRA), Northern Country/North Central |
| Local government area | Murrindindi |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Victorian Alps, Great Dividing Range below Lake Mountain 1,390 m (4,560 ft) 37°29′19″S 145°53′57″E / 37.48861°S 145.89917°E |
| River mouth | confluence with the Rubicon River Rubicon 381 m (1,250 ft) 37°19′36″S 145°51′42″E / 37.32667°S 145.86167°E |
| Length | 19 km (12 mi) |
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| River system | Goulburn Broken catchment, Murray-Darling basin |
The Royston River is a river in Victoria, Australia. It's part of the larger Goulburn-Broken river system. This system flows into the huge Murray-Darling basin. The Royston River starts high up in the Victorian Alps. It then flows downhill until it joins the Rubicon River.
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Journey of the Royston River
The Royston River begins its journey in the Great Dividing Range. This is near a place called Lake Mountain. The river flows towards the northwest. It gets its water from rain and runoff from the Federation and Royston Ranges. Finally, it meets the Rubicon River near a town called Rubicon.
The river drops a lot in height along its path. It falls about 1,010 metres (3,310 ft) over its 19-kilometre (12 mi) length. This big drop helps make the river flow quickly.
Royston Power Station
Near where the Royston River joins the Rubicon River, there's a power station. It's called the Royston Power Station. This station is part of the Rubicon Hydroelectric Scheme. This scheme uses the river's water to make electricity.
A 48-metre (157 ft) concrete wall, or dam, holds back the river's water. This water is then sent into a special channel called an aqueduct. The aqueduct carries the water for 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the power station. The Royston Power Station can produce 0.8 megawatts (1,100 hp) of power. After the water goes through the power station, it flows back into another aqueduct. This system is very old and important. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. It is also on the Register of the National Estate.
Fish in the Royston River
The lower parts of the Royston River are not easy to reach. This means not many people go fishing there. However, you can find different types of fish in the river.
- Brown trout are common here. They usually weigh about 70 grams (2.5 oz). Sometimes, bigger ones up to 600 grams (21 oz) are caught.
- You might also find some rainbow trout.
- Another native fish found here is the river blackfish.
Where Did the Name Come From?
The name "Royston River" has a couple of possible origins. One idea is that it was named by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. They might have named it after one of their employees.
Another idea suggests the river was named after Brigadier John Robinson Royston. He was a military leader from South Africa. He led Australian soldiers in the Boer War and the First World War. The name "Royston" itself comes from a town in England called Royston, Hertfordshire.
