Buckingham River
| Buckingham River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mitchell Ranges |
| Mouth | Buckingham Bay |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Length | 59 kilometres (37 mi)[1] |
| Source elevation | 75 metres (246 ft) |
| Mouth elevation | sea level |
| Avg. discharge | 2,330 megalitres (3,047,525 cu yd) |
| Basin area | 7,510 square kilometres (2,900 sq mi) |
Buckingham River is a river in the Northern Territory of Australia.
The headwaters of the river are on the northern edge on the eastern side of the Mitchell Ranges near where the Central Arnhem Road crosses the Range. The river flows in a northerly direction though uninhabited country until it discharges into Buckingham Bay and the Arafura Sea.
The catchment area of the river is 7,510 square kilometres (2,900 sq mi) and has an annual average discharge of 2,330 megalitres (3,047,525 cu yd).[2]
The Aboriginal community of Gapuwiyak still has supplies taken by barge up the river to be delivered. The community is 20 kilometres (12 mi) by road from the landing.[3]
See also
- List of rivers of Northern Territory
References
- ↑ "Map of Buckingham River, NT". Bonzle. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ↑ Christine Bach and Jane Hosking (1 September 2002). "Wetland monitoring for the Mary River Catchment, Northern Territory" (PDF). Natural Heritage Trust. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ↑ "Gapuwiyak Community". Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Community. 2015. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
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Coordinates: 12°40′58″S 135°41′25″E / 12.68278°S 135.69028°E