River Lett
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| River Lett | |
|---|---|
 The rapids of the River Lett | |
 | |
| Etymology | "the rivulet" |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Sydney Basin (IBRA), Central Tablelands |
| Municipality | City of Lithgow |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Bell Range |
| • location | near Bell |
| Mouth | confluence with the Coxs River |
• location | at Glenroy, south-west of Hartley |
| Length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Dargans Creek |
| • right | Kangaroo Corner Creek |
The River Lett is a perennial stream of the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment. It is located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, Australia.
In his survery of the area in 1813 surveyor George Evans recorded the presence of a small stream (or 'Rivulet') which he spelt as "Rivulett". In 1834, a survey plan created by Henry Butler used the spelling "River Lett", which has become the official name.[1]
Course
The River Lett rises on the southern slopes of the Bell Range, below Bell, approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Mount Victoria, and flows generally west south-west, joined by two minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Coxs River, at Glenroy, south-west of the historical settlement of Hartley. The river course is approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi).[2]
The Great Western Highway traverses the River Lett near Hartley, at the bottom of the ascent of River Lett Hill.[3] The remains of an old timber bridge that carried traffic on the Great Western Highway over the River Lett can be found near the settlement of Hartley.[4]
The river passes by the Hartley historic site, where the Rowson's River Walk is.[5] The walk descends down to the river, where there is a boardwalk leading to the historic Rowson's Huts.
See also
References
- ↑ "River Lett". www.bushexplorers.com.au. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ↑ "River Lett". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Concept design and road boundaries: Invitation to comment" (PDF). Mount Victoria to Lithgow: Great Western Highway upgrade. Roads & Maritime Services. July 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Great Western Highway". OzRoads: The Australian Roads Website. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- ↑ "Hartley Historic Site | Visitor info". NSW National Parks. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
33°32′S 150°12′E / 33.533°S 150.200°E / -33.533; 150.200
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