| Emu River (Tasmania) | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | North-west |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | below Companion Hill |
| • location | near Saint Valentines Peak |
| • coordinates | 41°21′26″S 145°43′34″E / 41.3571°S 145.7261°E |
| • elevation | 548 m (1,798 ft) |
| Mouth | Bass Strait |
• location | Wivenhoe / South Burnie midpoint |
• coordinates | 41°03′57″S 145°55′22″E / 41.0657°S 145.9228°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 52.2 km (32.4 mi) |
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The Emu River is a perennial river for most of its length, located in the north-western region of Tasmania, Australia.[2] It was named by Henry Hellyer, an early explorer who saw emu tracks in the vicinity.[1]
- ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania - Emu River". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
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- ^ "Emu River, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 18 December 2018.