Leichhardt River

Leichhardt
Leichhardt River at Stokes, 2013
Leichhardt River is located in Queensland
Leichhardt River
Location of Leichhardt River river mouth in Queensland
EtymologyLudwig Leichhardt
Location
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
RegionGulf Country
Physical characteristics
SourceRifle Creek
 • locationSelwyn Range, Australia
 • elevation406 m (1,332 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia
 • coordinates
17°34′46″S 139°47′37″E / 17.57944°S 139.79361°E / -17.57944; 139.79361
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length630 km (390 mi)
Basin size32,878 km2 (12,694 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average69 m3/s (2,400 cu ft/s)
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The Leichhardt River is a river in north-west Queensland, Australia.

  1. ^ "Map of Leichhardt River, QLD". Bonzle Digital Atlas. Digital Atlas Pty Limited. 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2015.