Thomson River (Victoria)

Thomson
A bridge over the Thomson River, pictured in 1910
Thomson River (Victoria) is located in Victoria
Thomson River (Victoria)
Location of the Thomson River mouth in Victoria
EtymologyIn honour of Sir Edward Thomson[1][2]
Native name
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionSouth East Coastal Plain (IBRA), West Gippsland
Local government areaShire of Wellington
SettlementsHeyfield, Sale
Physical characteristics
SourceBaw Baw Plateau, Great Dividing Range
 • locationnear Newlands
 • coordinates37°44′45″S 146°10′42″E / 37.74583°S 146.17833°E / -37.74583; 146.17833
 • elevation972 m (3,189 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Latrobe River
 • location
near Sale
 • coordinates
38°8′45″S 147°5′11″E / 38.14583°S 147.08639°E / -38.14583; 147.08639
 • elevation
2 m (6 ft 7 in)
Length170 km (110 mi)
Basin size10,855.2 km2 (4,191.2 sq mi)[6]
Discharge 
 • locationNear mouth
 • average102.05 m3/s (3,220 GL/a)[6]
Basin features
River systemWest Gippsland catchment
Tributaries 
 • leftMatlock Creek, Jordan River, Aberfeldy River, Stringers Creek, Lammers Creek, Stoney Creek, Macalister River
[7]

The Thomson River, a perennial river of the West Gippsland catchment, is located in the Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference blake was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Thomson River: 27701: Historical Information". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 24 January 2014. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Thomson River: 27701: Traditional Name: Tambo". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 12 August 2011. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Thomson River: 27701: Traditional name: Carrang-carrang". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 12 May 2011. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Thomson River: 27701: Traditional name: Carrang-carran". Vicnames. Government of Victoria. 12 May 2011. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  6. ^ a b "East Coastal Watersheds".
  7. ^ "Map of Thomson River, VIC". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 9 February 2014.