Jack River (East Gippsland, Victoria)

The Jack River is a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.

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Jack River (East Gippsland, Victoria) is located in Victoria
Jack River (East Gippsland, Victoria)
Mouth of the Jack River in Victoria
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionSouth East Corner (IBRA), East Gippsland
Local government areaShire of East Gippsland
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationnear Murrungowa
 • elevation122 m (400 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Brodribb River
 • location
Brodribb Flora Reserve
 • coordinates
37°37′39″S 148°35′41″E / 37.62750°S 148.59472°E / -37.62750; 148.59472
 • elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Length8 km (5.0 mi)
Basin features
River systemSnowy River catchment
Tributaries 
 • leftSpring Creek (Victoria), Rocky River (Victoria)
Nature reserveBrodribb Flora Reserve
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Course and features

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The Jack River rises in a state forestry area northwest of Murrungowa and flows generally southeast, joined by the Rocky River and one minor tributary before reaching its confluence with the Brodribb River, within the Brodribb Flora Reserve in the Shire of East Gippsland. The river descends 122 metres (400 ft) over its 8-kilometre (5.0 mi) course.[2]

The catchment area of the river is administered by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jack River: 18016". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Map of Jack River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
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