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Minnamurra River
River in New South Wales, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Minnamurra River, an open mature wave dominated barrier estuary,[1] is located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia.
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Minnamurra River | |
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![]() Aerial view showing the mouth of Minnamurra River. | |
Location of river mouth in New South Wales | |
Etymology | Aboriginal: Meme Mora, meaning "river of many fish". |
Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
Region | Sydney Basin (IBRA), Illawarra |
LGAs | Shellharbour, Kiama |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Illawarra escarpment |
• location | west of Jamberoo |
Mouth | Tasman Sea, South Pacific Ocean |
• location | Minnamurra Point, Minnamurra |
Length | 23 km (14 mi) |
Basin size | 117 km2 (45 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
National park | Budderoo |
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