Powlett River

Powlett
Powlett River is located in Victoria
Powlett River
Mouth of the Powlett River in Victoria
EtymologyIn honour of Frederick Powlett, the Commissioner of the District of Western Port[1][2][3]
Native nameKugerungmome  (Boonwurrung)[4]
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionSouth East Coastal Plain (IBRA), West Gippsland
Local government areaBass Coast
Physical characteristics
SourceStrzelecki Ranges
 • locationnear Ellerside, north of Inverloch
 • coordinates38°32′38″S 145°44′35″E / 38.54389°S 145.74306°E / -38.54389; 145.74306
 • elevation42 m (138 ft)
MouthBass Strait
 • location
west of Wonthaggi
 • coordinates
38°35′0″S 145°30′39″E / 38.58333°S 145.51083°E / -38.58333; 145.51083
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length27 km (17 mi)
Basin features
River systemWest Gippsland catchment
Tributaries 
 • rightFoster Creek
[5][6]
Dalyston's Powlett River Walking tracks

The Powlett River (Boonwurrung: Kugerungmome) is a perennial river of the West Gippsland catchment, located in the West Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.

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  4. ^ "Powlett River: 23828: Traditional Name: Kugerungmome". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  5. ^ "Powlett River: 23828". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 2 May 1966. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  6. ^ "Map of Powlett River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 7 March 2014.