The Wongungarra River is a
perennial river
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of the
Mitchell River catchment, located in the
Alpine
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region of the
Australia
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n state of
Victoria
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Location and features
The Wongungarra River rises below Mount Saint Bernard within the
Great Dividing Range
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, west of and south of both the
Great Alpine Road
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and
Mount Hotham
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. The river flows generally south by east, joined by six
tributaries
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including the
Crooked River before reaching its confluence with the
Wonnangatta River
The Wonnangatta River is a perennial river of the Mitchell River catchment, located in the Alpine and East Gippsland regions of the Australian state of Victoria.
Features and location
The Wonnangatta River rises below Mount Despair, part of ...
near the small settlement of Crooked River south of the
Alpine National Park
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in the
Alpine Shire
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. The river descends over its course.
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Etymology
In the Australian Aboriginal
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Brabralung/Daungwurrung dialect of the Gunai language
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, the name for the Wongungarra River is ''Gwannam-o-rook'', meaning "eaglehawk
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See also
* List of rivers in 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
External links
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East Gippsland catchment
Rivers of Gippsland (region)
Rivers of Hume (region)
Victorian Alps
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