The Nymboida River, a
perennial stream
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of the
Clarence River catchment, is located in the
Northern Rivers
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region of
New South Wales
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Course and features
The Nymboida River rises in the northern foothills of the Barren Mountain, on the slopes of the
Great Dividing Range
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, within
Bellinger River National Park, west of
Dorrigo. Annual high rainfall on the Dorrigo Plateau produces strong river flows during most seasons. The river flows in a meandering
course generally northeast, joined by nine
tributaries
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including the
Little Murray,
Bielsdown,
Blicks,
Little Nymboida, and
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rivers, before reaching its
confluence
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with the
Mann River, below Mount Gundahl, within the
Nymboida National Park
Nymboida is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 485 km north of Sydney.
Some of the possibilities are bird watching, camping, hiking, canoeing and swimming in the clear cold water of the Nimboida and Mann rivers. The average e ...
.
The river descends over its course.
[
Flowing through ]Nymboi-Binderay National Park
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This park surrounds the granite gorges and banks of the rugged Nymboida River. The Nymboida rapids are us ...
from Platypus Flat to The Junction confluence with the Little Nymboida River, there is a section of rapid and pool sequences, making this a popular kayaking and white water rafting venue. Located from the source is Rob Roys Falls, a cascade
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while further down river lies The Silent Pool, a geological mystery where the river goes underground via a fault line and returns under a large pool.
The river is also a stronghold for the endangered Eastern Freshwater cod
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where it is quite common in several reaches.
Until 2012 waters released from the hydro-electric power station on the Nymboida River created one of Australia's most difficult canoe courses and as such was the site of many kayaking and canoeing competitions. Several companies offer organised rafting trips on the river.
See also
*Rivers of New South Wales
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References
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Rivers of New South Wales
Northern Rivers