Dale River
| Dale | |
| River | |
 Avondale Agricultural Research Station, Dale River | |
| Name origin: Robert Dale, an explorer | |
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| State | Western Australia |
| Region | Wheatbelt |
| Part of | Avon River |
| Source | Darling Scarp |
| - location | Boyagarring Conservation Reserve |
| - elevation | 374 m (1,227 ft) |
| - coordinates | 32°18′56″S 116°25′27″E / 32.31556°S 116.42417°E |
| Mouth | Avon River |
| - location | west of Beverley |
| - elevation | 189 m (620 ft) |
| - coordinates | 32°4′17″S 116°50′2″E / 32.07139°S 116.83389°ECoordinates: 32°4′17″S 116°50′2″E / 32.07139°S 116.83389°E |
| Length | 75 km (47 mi) |
| [1][2] | |
The Dale River is a perennial river located in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
Rising on the eastern slopes of the Darling Scarp, the river flow generally east by north, joined by six major tributaries including the Dale River South, Gibb Gully, Connelly Gully, Sherlock Gully, Flint Gully and Talbot Brook. The river reaches its mouth to join the Avon River approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) west of Beverley near the Avondale Agricultural Research Station. The river descends 185 metres (607 ft) over its 75-kilometre (47 mi) course.
The Dale River was named in honour of Robert Dale, the first European explorer to venture into the Darling Ranges in 1829.
See also
References
- ↑ Western Australian Land Information Authority. "History of river names". Archived from the original on 2015-02-16. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
- ↑ "Map of Dale River, WA". Bonzle Digital Atlas. 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
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