Stanley River (Queensland)

Stanley
Stanley River downstream from the Somerset Dam
Stanley River (Queensland) is located in Queensland
Stanley River (Queensland)
Location of the Stanley River mouth in Queensland
Location
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
RegionSouth East Queensland
CitiesPeachester, Kilcoy
Physical characteristics
SourceConondale Range
 • locationwest of Landsborough
 • coordinates26°48′58″S 152°54′58″E / 26.81611°S 152.91611°E / -26.81611; 152.91611
 • elevation216 m (709 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Brisbane River
 • location
below Lake Somerset
 • coordinates
27°9′44″S 152°32′18″E / 27.16222°S 152.53833°E / -27.16222; 152.53833
 • elevation
64 m (210 ft)
Length35 km (22 mi)
Basin size1,535 km2 (593 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemBrisbane River
Tributaries 
 • leftNeurem Creek, Stony Creek (Queensland), Blackrock Creek, Oaky Creek (Queensland), Reedy Creek (Queensland)
 • rightLondon Creek, Scrubby Creek, Sandy Creek (Queensland), Kilcoy Creek
National parkConondale National Park
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The Stanley River is a perennial river in the South East region of Queensland, Australia. A major tributary of the Brisbane River, the Stanley River valley extends roughly 35 kilometres (22 mi) westwards from the area south of Maleny, through Woodford to Kilcoy before veering southwards.

  1. ^ "Map of Stanley River, QLD". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  2. ^ Strategic Guide to Resource Management in South East Queensland. 2000. p. 100. ISBN 0-7345-1740-8. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  3. ^ "Stanley River Catchment" (PDF). Sub-catchments. SEQ Catchments. Retrieved 24 September 2015.