Chandler River, a

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of the

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catchment, is located in the

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district of

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, Australia.

Course and features

Chandler River rises on the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, northeast of

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and southeast of

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, and flows generally southerly, joined by six

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including the

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, Oaky, and Styx rivers, before reaching its confluence with the Macleay River, south of the

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, below Table Top Mountain within the

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. The river descends over its course. Within both the Cunnawarra and Oxley Wild Rivers national parks, the Chandler River passes through a number of spectacular gorges and

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s, including the Chandler Falls. Although not on the Chandler River, the

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is located just east of the Chandler River, shortly before its confluence with the Wollomombi River. At the Wollomombi Falls lookout there are scenic gorge rim walks and a steep walking-track that descends into the Chandler River valley floor. Elsewhere, Halls Peak camping area is situated on the banks of the Chandler River and caters for self-reliant visitors looking to experience the seclusion of remote camping in a rural setting. The

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to the camp site is very steep, descending almost . Steep sides of the trail do not have safety protection barriers. The

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(NPWS) recommends, as a minimum, the use of high clearance low-range 4WD vehicles with a skilled experienced driver. A fee is payable and a key must be obtained at the Armidale office of the NPWS. Chandler River is transversed by the

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near

. Chandler River was named by Captain Dumaresq in honour of one of his stockmen On the upper reaches of the river beef cattle graze; while

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roam the lower reaches of the river.

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Map and mine locations
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Course and features

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