Bonang River

River in Victoria, Australia
Bonang River is located in Victoria
Bonang River
Mouth of the Bonang River in Victoria
LocationCountryAustraliaStateVictoriaRegionAustralian Alps (IBRA), Victorian Alps, East GippslandLocal government areaShire of East GippslandPhysical characteristicsSourceBonang River North Branch • locationSnowy River National Park Source confluenceBonang River South Branch • locationbelow Mountain Little Bill • elevation767 m (2,516 ft) Mouthconfluence with the Deddick River
 • location
south of the Black-Allan Line
 • coordinates
37°6′18″S 148°38′27″E / 37.10500°S 148.64083°E / -37.10500; 148.64083
 • elevation
503 m (1,650 ft)Length30 km (19 mi)Basin featuresRiver systemSnowy River catchmentNational parkSnowy River NP[1][2]

The Bonang River is a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, located in the Alpine region of the Australian state of Victoria.

Course and features

Formed by the confluence of the northern and southern branches of the river, the Bonang River rises below Mountain Little Bill in a remote alpine wilderness area within the Snowy River National Park, near The Gap Scenic Reserve. The river flows generally north leaving the national park, then northwest, and then west, joined by six minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Deddick River in the Victorian State Forestry country, below Mount Rosendale in the Shire of East Gippsland, south of the Black-Allan Line that forms part of the border between Victoria and New South Wales. The river descends 264 metres (866 ft) over its 30-kilometre (19 mi) course.[2]

In its upper reaches, the river is traversed by Bonang Road north of the road's junction with McKillops Road.[2]

History

Aboriginal history

The traditional custodians of the land surrounding the Bonang River are the Australian Aboriginal Bidawal and Nindi-Ngudjam Ngarigu Monero peoples.[3]

European history

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b "Bonang River: 11167". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Map of Bonang River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Snowy River National Park". Explore national parks. Parks Victoria. Archived from the original on 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2014.

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