Darby River
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| Darby River | |
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 Darby River meanders looking north east from foot of Darby Hill | |
| Basin countries | Victoria, Australia |
The Darby River is a river of Gippsland in southeastern Victoria, Australia. It arises in Wilsons Promontory and enters Bass Strait to the west of it. The river is in relatively pristine condition, with the only human interference being a bridge at the estuary. Native fish species include common galaxias, pouched lamprey, short-finned eel, tupong, flat-headed gudgeon and southern pigmy perch.[1]
The Darby River was the site of the original Wilson's Promontory National Park, entrance, ranger station and accommodation centre from 1909 until the Second World War.[2] These facilities moved to Tidal River following the war.[3]
Heavy rains in March 2011 caused unprecedented flooding of the river, damaging the bridge and stranding hundreds of campers, who had to be evacuated by helicopter.[4]
References
- ↑ Ozcoast, Australia's Online Coastal Information. Estuary 917 (DARBY RIVER)
- ↑ Garnet, J. Roslyn, (with additional chapters by Terry Synan and Daniel Catrice) A History of Wilsons Promontory, Published by the Victorian National Parks Association
- ↑ No. 7 Infantry Training Centre For Commandos
- ↑ ABC News online Updated March 23, 2011
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Coordinates: 38°58′41″S 146°17′11″E / 38.97806°S 146.28639°E
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