Wakefield River
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The Wakefield River, is part of an estuary located in South Australia
. It is an ephemeral river that usually flows only when there are significant rains. The town of Balaklava
is located along the lower reaches of the river.
The river's catchment covers 1,913 km². Three quarters of the catchment is used for agricultural purposes.
town of Auburn
and only flows during periods of rain. Its headwaters are located in the hills on the western side of the town and it runs along a small gully, passing under Main North Road
, and into the Wakefield River. The creek was named after the father of C.J. Dennis, who ran a hotel in the town for a time.
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. It is an ephemeral river that usually flows only when there are significant rains. The town of Balaklava
Balaklava, South Australia
The town of Balaklava is located in South Australia, 92 kilometres north of Adelaide in the Mid North region. It is on the banks of the Wakefield River, 25 kilometres east of Port Wakefield.-History:...
is located along the lower reaches of the river.
The river's catchment covers 1,913 km². Three quarters of the catchment is used for agricultural purposes.
Dennis Creek
Dennis Creek is a very short ephemeral stream which is located in the Clare ValleyClare Valley
The Clare Valley is one of Australia's oldest wine regions, best known for Riesling wines. It lies in the Mid North of South Australia, approximately 120 km north of Adelaide. The valley runs north-south, with Main North Road as the main thoroughfare....
town of Auburn
Auburn, South Australia
Auburn is the name of a small town in the southern edge of the Clare Valley, in the Mid North of South Australia.-History:Often considered the Gateway to the Clare Valley, Auburn was originally settled by William Tateham, who lived in a dugout along the Wakefield River and was first named...
and only flows during periods of rain. Its headwaters are located in the hills on the western side of the town and it runs along a small gully, passing under Main North Road
Main North Road
Main North Road is the major north-south arterial route north of the city of Adelaide, South Australia.From the Adelaide city centre, it passes through the Adelaide Parklands and the suburbs of Thorngate, Medindie, Medindie Gardens, Nailsworth, Prospect, Sefton Park, Blair Athol and Enfield before...
, and into the Wakefield River. The creek was named after the father of C.J. Dennis, who ran a hotel in the town for a time.
External links
- Archived water quality assessments Environmental Protection Authority (South Australia)