The Christmas Creek, a perennial stream[1] that is part of the Macleay River catchment, is located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
| Christmas Creek | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | NSW North Coast (IBRA), Mid North Coast |
| Local government area | Kempsey |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Roses Knob, Great Dividing Range |
| • location | near Collombatti |
| • elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Macleay River |
• location | at Frederickton |
• elevation | −4 m (−13 ft) |
| Length | 38 km (24 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Macleay River catchment |
| [1][2] | |
Course and features
editChristmas Creek rises below Roses Knob, about 6.4 kilometres (4.0 mi) east by north of the locality of Willawarrin, near Collombatti, within the Collombatti State Forest. The river flows generally south southeast before reaching its confluence with the Macleay River at Frederickton.[1] The river descends 125 metres (410 ft) over its 38 kilometres (24 mi) course.[2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c "Christmas Creek". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Map of Christmas Creek, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
External links
edit- "Macleay River catchment" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.
- Northern Rivers Geology Blog - Macleay River
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