| Nymboida River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cunnawarra Range |
| Mouth | Confluence with Mann River |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Length | 165 kilometres |
| Mouth elevation | 125 metres |
The Nymboida River is a river in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales in Australia. The headwaters of the river rise approximately 30 kilometres to the west of Dorrigo in the New England National Park near Barren Mountain.
The Waterfall Way crosses the river before being joined by the Deer Park River. Further downstream the Nymboida River joins the Mann River in the Nymboida National Park[1]which, in return, flows into the Clarence River west of Grafton.
Flowing through Nymboi-Binderay National Park from Platypus Flat to The Junction confluence with the Little Nymboida River, there is a 27 kilometres of rapid and pool sequences, making this a popular kayaking and white water rafting venue.
The river is also a stronghold for the endangered Eastern Freshwater cod where it is quite common in several reaches.
Waters released from the hydro-electric power station on the Nymboida River create one of Australia’s most difficult canoe courses and as such are the site of many white-water rafting competitions. Several companies offer organised rafting trips on the river. [2]