Hellyer River Explained

Hellyer
Name Etymology:Henry Hellyer, an explorer
Map Size:280
Pushpin Map:Australia Tasmania
Pushpin Map Size:280
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the Hellyer River mouth in Tasmania
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Australia
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:Tasmania
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:North-western Tasmania
Length:61km (38miles)
Mouth:Arthur River
Mouth Coordinates:-41.2725°N 145.6144°W
River System:Arthur River catchment
Tributaries Left:Fossey River
Tributaries Right:Wey River
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The Hellyer River is a perennial river located in north western Tasmania, Australia.

The river flows for before joining into the Arthur River. High quality cool temperate rainforest and tall eucalyptus forest grows along much of the river. Significant species include Myrtle Beech, Leatherwood, Southern Sassafras and Messmate. The river in named in honour of the explorer Henry Hellyer.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map of Hellyer River, TAS . Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia . 21 March 2012.