Nicholson River (Western Australia)
| Nicholson River | |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Ord River |
| Basin countries | Australia |
| Length | 139 kilometres (86 mi) |
| Source elevation | 388 metres (1,273 ft)[1] |
| Mouth elevation | 160 metres (525 ft) |
The Nicholson River is a river in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
The river rises just north of Koolerong Bore then flows south-west through Nicholson and through Marella Gorge then turning north and discharging into the Ord River[2] on the eastern edge of Purnululu National Park near Doughboy Hill.
There are eleven tributaries of the Nicholson including; Bamboo Creek, Bull Creek, Clean Skin Creek, Red Bank Creek, Tyson Creek and Wire Creek.
References
- ↑ "Bonzle Digital Atlas - Map of Nicholson River, WA". 2008. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
- ↑ "Water and Rivers Commission - Ord River Historic flows". 2001. Retrieved 14 December 2008.
Coordinates: 17°43′10″S 128°33′56″E / 17.71944°S 128.56556°E