Wooli Wooli River

Wooli Wooli River, an open and trained mature wave dominated, barrier estuary,[2] is located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.

Wooli Wooli River
Location
Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	NSW North Coast (IBRA), Northern Rivers
Local government area	Clarence Valley
Physical characteristics
Source	Coastal Range
• location	Newfoundland State Forest, near Red Rock
• elevation	134 m (440 ft)
Mouth	Coral Sea, South Pacific Ocean
• location	near Wooli
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	34 km (21 mi)
Basin size	180 km^2 (69 sq mi)
Basin features
Tributaries
• right	Barcoongere River
National park	Yuraygir NP
[1]

Course and features

Wooli Wooli River rises on the eastern slopes of the Coastal Range within the Newfoundland State Forest and northwest of Red Rock, and flows generally north, east, and then south, before reaching its mouth at the Coral Sea of the South Pacific Ocean south of Wooli; descending 135 metres (443 ft) over its 34 kilometres (21 mi) course.[1]

See also

• Rivers of New South Wales
• Rivers in Australia

References

1. "Map of Wooli Wooli River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 8 March 2013.
2. Roy, P. S; Williams, R. J; Jones, A. R; Yassini, I; et al. (2001). "Structure and Function of South-east Australian Estuaries". Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 53: 351–384. doi:10.1006/ecss.2001.0796.

External links

• "Bellinger River & Coffs Harbour catchments" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.