The Old River is a perennial river of the Port Phillip catchment, located in the Western District region of the Australian state of Victoria.

The Old
The Old River is located in Victoria
The Old River
Location of The Old River mouth in Victoria
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionVictorian Midlands (IBRA), Western District
Local government areaMoorabool
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Bullengarook, Blackwood Ranges, Great Dividing Range
 • locationLerderderg State Park
 • coordinates37°31′06″S 144°25′51″E / 37.51833°S 144.43083°E / -37.51833; 144.43083
 • elevation575 m (1,886 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Lerderderg River
 • location
below Mount Blackwood
 • coordinates
37°33′34″S 144°23′49″E / 37.55944°S 144.39694°E / -37.55944; 144.39694
 • elevation
271 m (889 ft)
Length7 km (4.3 mi)
Basin features
River systemPort Phillip catchment
National parkLerderderg State Park
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Location and features

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The Old River rises below Mount Bullengarook, part of the Blackwood Ranges of the Great Dividing Range, in remote country within the Lerderderg State Park. The river flows generally south by west before reaching its confluence with the Lerderderg River below Mount Blackwood. The river descends approximately 304 metres (997 ft) over its 7-kilometre (4.3 mi) course.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Old River: 27545". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Retrieved 13 April 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Map of The Old River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 13 April 2014.