Macquarie River (Tasmania)
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The Macquarie River in Tasmania
rises near Lake Leake, flowing south and then north-west and through the town of Ross
before flowing into the South Esk River
near Longford
. The Elizabeth
, Isis
and Lake rivers are tributaries.
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
rises near Lake Leake, flowing south and then north-west and through the town of Ross
Ross, Tasmania
Ross is a historic town in the Midlands of the state of Tasmania in Australia. Situated on the Macquarie River, Ross is located 78 km south of Launceston and 117 km north of Hobart...
before flowing into the South Esk River
South Esk River
The South Esk River is the longest river in Tasmania. It starts in the mountains near Fingal flowing through Avoca, Evandale, Longford, Hadspen and finally Launceston. The river is dammed at Trevallyn Dam near Launceston and used for the city's Hydro Electricity scheme...
near Longford
Longford, Tasmania
Longford is a town in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. It lies 175 m above sea level at the convergence of the Macquarie River and the South Esk River, 21 km south of Launceston. It is just south of the Illawarra Road, a road connecting the Bass and Midland Highways. It has a...
. The Elizabeth
Elizabeth River, Tasmania
The Elizabeth River in Tasmania is a small river with a length of 59.6 km. It is located in the northern midlands of Tasmania. It begins above Lake Leake and then flows south through Lake Leake and then flows east through the town of Campbell Town and then flows into the Macquarie River east...
, Isis
Isis River
Isis River is the name of several rivers in Australia:*Isis River , tributary of Pages River*Isis River , tributary of Gregory River*Isis River , tributary of Macquarie River...
and Lake rivers are tributaries.