Towamba River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Towamba River |
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| Other name(s) | Kiah River |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), South Coast |
| Municipality | Bega Valley |
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| Main source | South Coast Range, Great Dividing Range near Coolangubra Mountain 533 m (1,749 ft) |
| River mouth | Tasman Sea, South Pacific Ocean Nullica Bay, Twofold Bay |
| Length | 86 km (53 mi) |
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| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 1,026 km2 (396 sq mi) |
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The Towamba River is a river in the South Coast area of New South Wales, Australia. It is also known as an estuary, which is where a river meets the sea. This river is always flowing, meaning it is a perennial river.
About the Towamba River
The Towamba River starts near Coolangubra Mountain. This area is part of the Great Dividing Range, a large mountain range in Australia. The river begins about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) north of Coolangubra Mountain.
River's Journey
The river first flows towards the southeast, then turns northeast. Along its way, twelve smaller streams, called tributaries, join it. Some of these include Mataganah Creek and the Wog Wog River.
The Towamba River eventually reaches its end at Nullica Bay. This bay is part of Twofold Bay. From there, the river's water flows into the Tasman Sea, which is part of the South Pacific Ocean. This happens east of a place called Boydtown.
River Size and Area
The river travels a total distance of 86 kilometers (53 miles). From where it starts to where it meets the sea, the river drops 533 meters (1,749 feet) in height.
The area of land that collects water for the Towamba River is called its catchment area. This area covers 1,026 square kilometers (396 square miles). The river itself holds about 2,050 megalitres of water. Its surface area is 2.0 square kilometers (0.77 square miles), and its average depth is 1.1 meters (3 feet 7 inches).
Where the River Flows
The Princes Highway crosses the Towamba River at a place called Kiah.
In its upper parts, the river flows through large sections of the South East Forest National Park. As it gets closer to the sea, the river forms the northern edge of Mount Imlay National Park.
