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The Peak River, a perennial stream[1] that is part of the Murrumbidgee catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia.
| Peak Atkinsons Creek, Baloo Arm[1] | |
|---|---|
  Location of the Peak River mouth in New South Wales | |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Australian Alps (IBRA), Snowy Mountains |
| LGA | Snowy Valleys Council |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Bogong Range, Snowy Mountains |
| • location | near Bogong Mountain |
| • elevation | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Goobarragandra River |
• location | near Macks Crossing |
• coordinates | 35°24′56″S 148°26′08″E |
• elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Length | 21 km (13 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Murrumbidgee catchment, Murray–Darling basin |
| National park | Kosciuszko NP |
| [1][2] | |
The Peak River rises below Bogong Peaks, on the northeastern slopes of Mount Bogong within the Bongong Range, part of the Snowy Mountains, contained within the Kosciuszko National Park. The river flows generally north before reaching its confluence with the Goobarragandra River near Macks Crossing.[1] The river descends 720 metres (2,360 ft) over its 21-kilometre (13 mi) course.[2]
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