Williams River (Western Australia)

The Williams River is one of the two major tributaries of the Murray River in Western Australia, the other being the Hotham River.

Williams River
Williams River in flood at Williams August 2009
Location
CountryAustralia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation323 metres (1,060 ft)[1]
Mouth 
 • location
confluence with Hotham River
 • elevation
183 metres (600 ft)
Length88 kilometres (55 mi)

It starts between Williams and Narrogin and flows in a general westerly direction before it joins the Hotham River to become the Murray River near Mount Saddleback.

The river has 12 tributaries including Coolakin Gully, Warrening Gully, Junction Brook, Coalling Brook, Jim Went Creek and Fitts Creek.

References edit

  1. ^ "Bonzle Digital Atlas - Map of Williams River, WA". 2008. Retrieved 26 November 2008.


32°58′34″S 116°23′51″E / 32.97611°S 116.39750°E / -32.97611; 116.39750