The Robinson River is a

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in the Kimberley region of

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. The headwaters of the river rise below the Van Emmerick Range and then flow in a westerly direction through Moondoma Yards, Holmans Crossing and Oombagooma before discharging into the

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via Stokes Bay approximately north of

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. There are six

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to the Robinson River, including Keightly River, Mondooma Creek, Pardaboora River, Tarraji River and Townshend River.

References

Rivers of the Kimberley region of Western Australia {{WesternAustralia-river-stub