Hindmarsh River
River in South Australia, Australia
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The Hindmarsh River is a river located in the Fleurieu Peninsula region in the Australian state of South Australia.
EtymologyRear Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh KH, RN
Native nameYerltoworti (Kaurna)
CountryAustralia
StateSouth Australia
| Hindmarsh | |
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  Location of the river mouth in South Australia | |
| Etymology | Rear Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh KH, RN |
| Native name | Yerltoworti (Kaurna) |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | South Australia |
| Region | Fleurieu Peninsula |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Mount Lofty Range |
| • location | below Mount Cone |
| • elevation | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Mouth | Encounter Bay |
• location | Victor Harbor |
• coordinates | 35°32′38″S 138°37′53″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 23 km (14 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Waterfall | Hindmarsh Falls |
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Course and features
The Hindmarsh River rises in the Mount Lofty Range below Mount Cone flows generally south by east through the Hindmarsh Valley before reaching its mouth and emptying into Encounter Bay at Victor Harbor. The river descends 257 metres (843 ft) over its 23-kilometre (14 mi) course.[1]
Etymology
The river is named in honour of Rear Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh KH, RN, the first Governor of South Australia.
