Forbes River (New South Wales)
Forbes River, a perennial river of the Hastings River catchment, is located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
| Forbes River | |
|---|---|
Forbes River, viewed from the Forbes River Road. | |
| Etymology | In honour of Francis Forbes |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| IBRA | NSW North Coast |
| District | Mid North Coast |
| Local government area | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | west of Spokes Mountain in Abbotsmith Ridge, Great Dividing Range |
| • location | Willi Willi National Park |
| • elevation | 1,060 m (3,480 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Hastings River |
• location | near Yarras |
• elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Length | 53 km (33 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hastings River catchment |
| National parks | Willi Willi, Werrikimbe |
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