Rich River
River in Victoria, Australia
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The Rich River is a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.
CountryAustralia
RegionSouth East Corner (IBRA), East Gippsland
| Rich | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | South East Corner (IBRA), East Gippsland |
| Local government area | Shire of East Gippsland |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Mount Jack |
| • location | Errinundra National Park |
| • elevation | 639 m (2,096 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Brodribb River |
• location | east of the Bonang Highway |
• coordinates | 37°32′46″S 148°34′36″E |
• elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Length | 17 km (11 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Snowy River catchment |
| National park | Errinundra NP |
| [1][2] | |
Course and features
The Rich River rises below Mount Jack within the Errinundra National Park, and flows generally southwest, before reaching its confluence with the Brodribb River, in remote a state forestry area east of the Bonang Highway in the Shire of East Gippsland. The river descends 568 metres (1,864 ft) over its 17-kilometre (11 mi) course.[2]
The catchment area of the river is administered by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.
