Sullivans Creek

Sullivans Creek
Canberry Creek, Canburry Creek[1]
Part of Sullivans Creek in the grounds of the Australian National University
Map
EtymologyIn honour of William Sulivan, an early settler[1][2]
Location
CountryAustralia
TerritoryAustralian Capital Territory
IBRASouth Eastern Highlands
DistrictCapital Country
CityCanberra
Physical characteristics
SourceRunoff from Mount Majura, Mount Ainslie, O'Connor Ridge and Black Mountain
 • locationnear Kenny and Watson
Mouthconfluence with Molonglo River, into Lake Burley Griffin
 • location
near Acton
Length13 km (8.1 mi)
Basin size52 km2 (20 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemMurrumbidgee River, Murray–Darling basin
ReservoirLake Burley Griffin

Sullivans Creek, a partly perennial stream of the Murrumbidgee catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

  1. ^ a b "Sullivans Creek". Heritage. The Australian National University. 9 July 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Sullivans Creek". Place name search. Government of the Australian Capital Territory. Retrieved 15 February 2013.