| Hill River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | below Dinner Hill |
| Mouth | Indian Ocean |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Length | 86 kilometres (53 mi) |
| Source elevation | 328 metres (1,076 ft)[1] |
| Mouth elevation | sea level |
| Basin area | 3,721 square kilometres (1,437 sq mi)[2] |
Hill River is a river and town in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. At the 2006 census, Hill River had a population of 134.[3]
The headwaters of the river below Dinner Hill approximately 8 kilometres (5 mi) East of Badgingarra then flows in a westerly direction crossing the Brand Highway just North of Badgingarra passing through the Hill River Nature Reserve and the northern boundary of the Southern Beekeepers Nature Reserve and finally discharging into the Indian Ocean approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) South of Jurien Bay.
Hill River is a popular camping destination and can be reached in a two wheel drive vehicle. The river itself is usually closed to the ocean, but it opens up from time to time. Brim are common in the river, and the fishing at the mouth of the river is very rewarding. Camping is free and there are a number of camp sites to use, on both sides of the river.
The River has four tributaries; Coomallo Creek, Winjardie Creek, Munbinea Creek and Boothendara Creek.
It was discovered and named by George Grey in 1839 while on expedition in the area; it is not known after whom or what Grey named it.
The town is located on the upper reaches of the watercourse at .