Catherine River (Victoria)
The Catherine River, a perennial river of the North-East Murray catchment of the Murray-Darling basin, is located in the Alpine region of Victoria, Australia. It flows Northwards in the Alpine National Park in the Australian Alps, joining with the Buffalo River in remote national park territory.
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Sunrise over a rocky bank, halfway down the Catherine River. Photo by Leigh Blackall | |
Location of the Catherine River mouth in Victoria | |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Victorian Alps (IBRA), Victorian Alps |
| Local government area | Alpine Shire |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Alpine National Park, Victorian Alps |
| • location | below Mount Speculation |
| • coordinates | 37°7′24″S 146°38′55″E |
| • elevation | 1,560 m (5,120 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Buffalo River |
• location | within the Mount Buffalo National Park |
• coordinates | 36°57′36″S 146°45′3″E |
• elevation | 392 m (1,286 ft) |
| Length | 25 km (16 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | North-East Murray catchment, Murray-Darling basin |
| National parks | Alpine National Park, Mount Buffalo National Park |
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