Arthur River (Tasmania)
The Arthur River (Peerapper: Tunganrick) is a major perennial river located in the north-west region of Tasmania, Australia.
| Arthur (Tunganrick) | |
|---|---|
The mouth of the Arthur River | |
Location of the Arthur River mouth in Tasmania | |
| Etymology | Sir George Arthur |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | North-west |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Magnet Range |
| • location | south of Waratah |
| • coordinates | 41°29′43″S 145°25′30″E |
| • elevation | 479 m (1,572 ft) |
| Mouth | Southern Ocean |
• location | town of Arthur River |
• coordinates | 41°03′22″S 144°39′21″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 172 km (107 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Keith River, Lyons River (Tasmania), Rapid River (Tasmania), Julius River, Frankland River (Tasmania) |
| • right | Waratah River, Wandle River (Tasmania), Hellyer River, Salmon River (Tasmania) |
| National park | Savage River National Park |
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