Burra Creek (Palerang)

The Burra Creek, a mostly–perennial river[2] that is part of the Murrumbidgee catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the Monaro and Southern Tablelands regions of New South Wales, Australia.

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Burra Creek (Palerang) is located in New South Wales
Burra Creek (Palerang)
Location of the Burra Creek mouth in New South Wales
Location
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionSouth Eastern Highlands (IBRA), Southern Tablelands, Monaro
LGAQueanbeyan-Palerang
TownBurra
Physical characteristics
SourceGreat Dividing Range
 • locationnortheast of Michelago
 • coordinates35°35′53″S 149°13′38″E / 35.59806°S 149.22722°E / -35.59806; 149.22722
 • elevation813 m (2,667 ft)
Mouthconfluence with Queanbeyan River
 • location
near London Bridge
 • coordinates
35°30′0″S 149°15′53″E / 35.50000°S 149.26472°E / -35.50000; 149.26472
 • elevation
248 m (814 ft)
Length16 km (9.9 mi)
Basin features
River systemMurrumbidgee catchment,
Murray–Darling basin
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Course and features

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The Burra Creek (technically a river[2]) rises below Keewong Hill, northeast of Michelago, part of the Great Dividing Range, and flows generally northeast before reaching its confluence with the Queanbeyan River near the locality of London Bridge. The Queanbeyan River is a tributary of the Murrumbidgee River. The Burra Creek descends 144 metres (472 ft) over its 16-kilometre (9.9 mi) course.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Map of Burra Creek, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Burra Creek". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 8 December 2014.  
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