Ourimbah Ourinbah Creek | |
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Etymology | Aboriginal: meaning bora or ceremonial ground; word for "the sacred circle on the initiation site for investing the Oorin or belt of manhood"[1] |
Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
Region | Sydney Basin (IBRA), Central Coast |
Local government area | Central Coast |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Hunter Range |
• location | near Kulnura |
• elevation | 304 m (997 ft) |
Mouth | Tuggerah Lake |
• location | near Tuggerah |
• elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
Length | 37 km (23 mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | Central Coast catchment |
Nature reserve | Jilliby State Conservation Area |
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Ourimbah Creek, a perennial river of the Central Coast catchment, is located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.