The Steere River is a

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in the Goldfields-Esperance region of

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. The headwaters of the river rise below the Ravensthorpe Range in the vicinity of Elverdton then flow in a southerly direction until discharging into the north eastern end of

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. The waters of the river are naturally

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. The river drains an area of

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volcanic and

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that is mostly vegetated. The area to the north is hilly and rugged, but the area further south undulates gently. The river has one

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, Waindettup Creek.

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Rivers of the Goldfields–Esperance region {{WesternAustralia-river-stub