Wilson River (Western Australia)

The Wilson River is a river in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Wilson River
Map
Location
CountryAustralia
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation507 metres (1,663 ft)[1]
Mouth 
 • location
Bow River
 • elevation
158 metres (518 ft)
Length146 kilometres (91 mi)

The headwaters of the river rise in the Durack Range below Kangaroo Hill and near Bedford Downs, then flow north-east. The river flows past Nellie Range, through Devils Elbow and Gordons Gorge and through the O'Donnell Range. The river then changes direction to the southeast and discharges into the Bow River approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Warmun adjacent to the Great Northern Highway.

The traditional owners of the area are the Kitja people.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Bonzle Digital Atlas – Map of Wilson River". 2009. Retrieved 27 April 2009.
  2. ^ "Ausanthrop - Australian Aboriginal tribal database". 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.

16°47′40″S 128°16′30″E / 16.79444°S 128.27500°E / -16.79444; 128.27500