The Big River is a
perennial river of the
Snowy River catchment, located in the
East Gippsland region of the
Australia
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n state of
Victoria.
Course and features
The Big River rises below Big Tree Hill within the
Errinundra National Park, and flows generally westerly, joined by the
Saint Patricks River
The Saint Patricks River is a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.
Course and features
Formed by the confluence of the East Branch and West Branch of the river, t ...
, before reaching its confluence with the
Brodribb River
The Brodribb River is a perennial river of the Snowy River catchment, located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.
Course and features
Formed by the confluence of the South Branch and the North Branch of the river ...
, in remote country southwest of the locality of Malinns in the
Shire of East Gippsland. The river descends over its
course
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Directions or navigation
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The catchment area of the river is administered by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.
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See also
* 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
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East Gippsland catchment
Rivers of Gippsland (region)