The Byrrill Creek is a
perennial stream
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located in
Northern Rivers
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region in the state of
New South Wales
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Australia
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. It is the namesake of the
locality of the same name.
Course and features
Byrrill Creek rises below
Bar Mountain
Bar Mountain is a mountain in the Tweed Range in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales
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on the eastern slopes of the
Tweed Range
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, near
Byrrill Creek
The Byrrill Creek is a perennial stream located in Northern Rivers region in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is the namesake of the locality of the same name.
Course and features
Byrrill Creek rises below Bar Mountain on the easte ...
, and flows generally northeast, and then east, before reaching its confluence with the Tweed River near
Terragon. The river descends over its
course.
[
In 2007, the federal government proposed ]dam
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, a ...
ming the Rous River
Rous River, a Perennial stream, perennial river of the Tweed River (New South Wales), Tweed River catchment, is located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.
Course and features
Rous River rises below Mount Hobwee on the s ...
, Oxley River
Oxley River, a perennial river of the Tweed River catchment, is located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.
Course and features
Formed by the confluence of the Hopping Dicks Creek and Tyalgum Creek, Oxley River rises be ...
and Byrill Creek.
See also
* Rivers of New South Wales
This page discusses the rivers and hydrography of the state of New South Wales, Australia.
The principal topographic feature of New South Wales is the series of low highlands and plateaus called the Great Dividing Range, which extend from nor ...
* List of rivers of New South Wales (A-K)
This page discusses the rivers and hydrography of the state of New South Wales, Australia.
The principal topographic feature of New South Wales is the series of low highlands and plateaus called the Great Dividing Range, which extend from nort ...
* List of rivers of Australia
This is a list of rivers of Australia. Rivers are ordered alphabetically, by state. The same river may be found in more than one state as many rivers cross state borders.
Longest rivers nationally
Longest river by state or territory
Althoug ...
References
Northern Rivers
Rivers of New South Wales
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