- location near Nimmitabel - location near Mount Rix Source Great Dividing Range Country Australia | - elevation 1,070 m (3,510 ft) - elevation 533 m (1,749 ft) Mouth Snowy River | |
- left Bungee Peak Creek, Garlands Creek | ||
The Maclaughlin River, a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, is located in the Monaro region of New South Wales, Australia.
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Map of Maclaughlin River, New South Wales, Australia
Course and features
The Maclaughlin River rises on the southern slopes of the Great Dividing Range approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south southeast of Nimmitabel. The river flows generally west and then southwest, joined by two minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Snowy River approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south by west of Mount Rix. The river descends 532 metres (1,745 ft) over its 84 kilometres (52 mi) course, flowing through Merriangaah Nature Reserve.
In its upper reaches, the Maclaughlin River is crossed by the Monaro Highway near Nimmitabel.
References
Maclaughlin River Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA