| Emu River (Tasmania) | |
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  Location of the Emu River mouth in Tasmania | |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | North-west |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | below Companion Hill |
| • location | near Saint Valentines Peak |
| • coordinates | 41°21′26″S 145°43′34″E / 41.3571°S 145.7261°E / -41.3571; 145.7261 |
| • elevation | 548 m (1,798 ft) |
| Mouth | Bass Strait |
| • location | Wivenhoe / South Burnie midpoint |
| • coordinates | 41°03′57″S 145°55′22″E / 41.0657°S 145.9228°E / -41.0657; 145.9228 |
| • elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 52.2 km (32.4 mi) |
The Emu River is a perennial river for most of its length, located in the north-western region of Tasmania, Australia. It was named by Henry Hellyer, an early explorer who saw emu tracks in the vicinity.
Location and features
The river rises below Companion Hill (853 m (2,799 ft)) near Saint Valentines Peak (1,107 m (3,632 ft)), passes through Companion Reservoir, and flows generally north into Emu Bay at Wivenhoe. The river descends 548 metres (1,798 ft) over its 52.2-kilometre (32.4 mi) course.
See also
References
- ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Emu River". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
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- "Emu River, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- "Map of Emu River, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
Notes
- Placename Nomen # for Companion Hill = 1837Q
- Placename Nomen # for Saint Valentines Peak = 19378F
- Placename Nomen # for Companion Reservoir = 13887Q
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