Emu River (Tasmania)
River in Tasmania, Australia
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The Emu River is a perennial river for most of its length, located in the north-western region of Tasmania, Australia.[2] It was named by Henry Hellyer, an early explorer who saw emu tracks in the vicinity.[1]
| Emu River (Tasmania) | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | North-west |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | below Companion Hill |
| • location | near Saint Valentines Peak |
| • coordinates | 41°21′26″S 145°43′34″E |
| • elevation | 548 m (1,798 ft) |
| Mouth | Bass Strait |
• location | Wivenhoe / South Burnie midpoint |
• coordinates | 41°03′57″S 145°55′22″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 52.2 km (32.4 mi) |
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Location and features
The river rises below Companion Hill (853 m (2,799 ft))[note 1] near Saint Valentines Peak (1,107 m (3,632 ft)),[note 2] passes through Companion Reservoir,[note 3] and flows generally north into Emu Bay at Wivenhoe.[1] The river descends 548 metres (1,798 ft) over its 52.2-kilometre (32.4 mi) course.[3]
