Russell River

Russell
Russell River, between Woopen Creek (foreground) and Bartle Frere (background), 2018
Russell River is located in Queensland
Russell River
Location of Russell River river mouth in Queensland
Location
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
RegionFar North Queensland
Physical characteristics
SourceBellenden Ker Range
 • locationeast of Topaz
 • coordinates17°23′32″S 145°44′36″E / 17.39222°S 145.74333°E / -17.39222; 145.74333
 • elevation206 m (676 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Mulgrave River
 • location
west of Russell Heads
 • coordinates
17°13′49″S 145°57′06″E / 17.23028°S 145.95167°E / -17.23028; 145.95167
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length59 km (37 mi)
Basin size669 km2 (258 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemMulgrave River catchment
Tributaries 
 • leftJosephine Creek, Pugh Creek, Harvey Creek
 • rightCoffee Mill Creek (Queensland), Welsh's Creek
National parksWooroonooran National Park; Russell River National Park
[1][2]

The Russell River is a river in Far North Queensland, Australia. The 59-kilometre (37 mi)-long river flows towards the Coral Sea and is located approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Cairns.

  1. ^ "Map of Russell River, QLD". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Water resources - Overview - Queensland - Basin & Surface Water Management Area: Russell River". Australian Natural Resources Atlas. Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. Archived from the original on 27 April 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) via the Wayback Machine