Albert River (Victoria)
The Albert River (Brataualung: Lurt'bit) is a perennial river of the West Gippsland catchment, located in the South Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.
| Albert (Lurt'bit) | |
|---|---|
Mouth of the Albert River in Victoria | |
| Etymology | In honour of Prince Albert |
| Native name | Lurt'bit (Kurnai) |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | South East Coastal Plain (IBRA), South Gippsland |
| Local government area | Shire of Wellington |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Strzelecki Ranges |
| • location | below Madalya |
| • coordinates | 37°53′22″S 146°20′45″E |
| • elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Mouth | Corner Inlet, Bass Strait |
• location | near Port Albert |
• coordinates | 38°29′42″S 146°26′51″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 39 km (24 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | West Gippsland catchment |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Jack River |
| • right | Billy Creek (Victoria) |
| Waterfall | Albert River Falls |
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