Sandy Creek (Richmond Valley)

Sandy Creek
Perennial stream[1]
Country Australia
State New South Wales
Regions NSW North Coast (IBRA), Northern Rivers
Local government area Richmond Valley
Part of Richmond River catchment
Source
 - location near Busbys Flat
Mouth confluence with the Richmond River
 - location Bungawalbin
 - coordinates 29°1′53″S 153°15′47″E / 29.03139°S 153.26306°E / -29.03139; 153.26306Coordinates: 29°1′53″S 153°15′47″E / 29.03139°S 153.26306°E / -29.03139; 153.26306
Length 55 km (34 mi)
Location of the Sandy Creek mouth
in New South Wales
[1]

The Sandy Creek, a perennial stream[1] of the Richmond River catchment, is located in Northern Rivers region in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Location and features

Sandy Creek rises about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of the village of Busbys Flat. The river flows generally east, north, east, and then south before reaching its confluence with the Richomnd River near Bungawalbin, south of Coraki. The river flows for approximately 55 kilometres (34 mi) over its course.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sandy Creek". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 2 October 2013.


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