The Thredbo River, a
perennial river
A perennial stream is a stream that has continuous flow of surface water throughout the year in at least parts of its catchment during seasons of normal rainfall, Water Supply Paper 494. as opposed to one whose flow is intermittent. In the abse ...
of the
Snowy River
The Snowy River is a major river in south-eastern Australia. It originates on the slopes of Mount Kosciuszko, Australia's highest mainland peak, draining the eastern slopes of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, before flowing through the ...
catchment, is located in the
Snowy Mountains region of
New South Wales
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Course and features
The Thredbo River rises below South Rams Head, near Mount Leo within the
Kosciuszko National Park. The river flows generally adjacent to the
Alpine Way
The Alpine Way is a rural road located in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. The road connects in the east to the New South Wales / Victorian border in the west, crossing the Murray River, near Bringenbrong / Upper ...
, west and northwest near Dead Horse Gap, then generally north, passing through the village of
Thredbo
Thredbo is a village and ski resort in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, situated in a part of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, and has been operated by Event Hospitality and Entertainment since 1987.
It is approximately ...
, joined by four
tributaries
A tributary, or affluent, is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or main stem (or parent) river or a lake. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Tributaries and the main stem river drain the surrounding drainag ...
including the
Little Thredbo River, before emptying into
Lake Jindabyne
Jindabyne Dam is a major ungated rockfill embankment dam across the Snowy River in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. The dam's main purpose is for the generation of hydro-power and is one of the sixteen major dams that comprise ...
, impounded by
Jindabyne Dam
Jindabyne Dam is a major ungated rockfill embankment dam across the Snowy River in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. The dam's main purpose is for the generation of hydro-power and is one of the sixteen major dams that comprise ...
. Within Lake Jindabyne, the river reaches its
confluence with the Snowy River.
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The river descends over its course.][
The flow of the river is impacted by alpine conditions; with high flows during spring as a result of snow melt. Meanwhile, during winter, the river is subject to snow and ice conditions.
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Historical alternative names
The river was once also known by an alternative name, Crackenback River. It was officially named 'Thredbo or Crackenback River', until January 1976, when it was renamed 'Thredbo River'.
Gallery
ThredboDiggings.jpg, Thredbo River near the Diggings campground in Kosciuszko National Park.
AU Bullocks-Flat.jpg, Confluence of Thredbo River (R) with the Little Thredbo River (L) at Bullocks Flat.
ThredboRiver-TVT-Bridge.jpg, Bridge over Thredbo River for Thredbo Valley Track
ThredboRiver-VillageEast.jpg, Thredbo River at eastern edge of Thredbo Village
ThredboRiver-VillageWest1.jpg, Thredbo River upstream of Thredbo Village
ThredboRiver-VillageWest2.jpg, Thredbo River upstream of Thredbo Village
See also
* List of rivers of New South Wales (L-Z)
This page discusses the rivers and hydrography of the state of New South Wales, Australia.
The principal topographic feature of New South Wales is the series of low highlands and plateaus called the Great Dividing Range, which extend from no ...
* List of rivers of Australia
* Rivers of New South Wales
This page discusses the rivers and hydrography of the state of New South Wales, Australia.
The principal topographic feature of New South Wales is the series of low highlands and plateaus called the Great Dividing Range, which extend from no ...
* Snowy Mountains Scheme
The Snowy Mountains Scheme or Snowy scheme is a hydroelectricity and irrigation complex in south-east Australia. The Scheme consists of sixteen major dams; nine power stations; two pumping stations; and of tunnels, pipelines and aqueducts that ...
References
External links
Snowy Flow Response Monitoring and Modelling
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Rivers of New South Wales
Snowy Mountains Scheme