Russell River
River in Queensland, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Russell River is a river in Far North Queensland, Australia. The 59-kilometre (37 mi)-long river flows towards the Coral Sea and is located approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Cairns.
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Location of Russell River river mouth in Queensland | |
Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | Queensland |
Region | Far North Queensland |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Bellenden Ker Range |
• location | east of Topaz |
• coordinates | 17°23′32″S 145°44′36″E |
• elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
Mouth | confluence with the Mulgrave River |
• location | west of Russell Heads |
• coordinates | 17°13′49″S 145°57′06″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Length | 59 km (37 mi) |
Basin size | 669 km2 (258 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | Mulgrave River catchment |
Tributaries | |
• left | Josephine Creek, Pugh Creek, Harvey Creek |
• right | Coffee Mill Creek (Queensland), Welsh's Creek |
National parks | Wooroonooran National Park; Russell River National Park |
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