Leycester Creek Explained

Leycester Creek
Name Other:Hanging Rock Creek, Terania Creek
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Australia
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:New South Wales
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:South East Queensland (IBRA), Northern Rivers
Subdivision Type5:Local government area
Subdivision Name5:Richmond Valley
Length:69km (43miles)
Source1:Tweed Range
Source1 Location:near Green Pigeon Mountain, Nimbin
Source1 Elevation:388m (1,273feet)
Mouth:confluence with the Wilsons River
Mouth Location:Lismore
Mouth Elevation:3m (10feet)
River System:Richmond River catchment
Tributaries Left:Terania Creek
Tributaries Right:Back Creek, Jeffries Creek (New South Wales)
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The Leycester Creek, a perennial stream of the Richmond River catchment, is located in Northern Rivers region in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

Location and features

Leycester Creek rises below Lofts Pinnacle on the southern extremity of Tweed Range about east by north of Green Pigeon Mountain, in remote country, north northwest of Nimbin. The river flows generally south and then east, joined by three tributaries including Back Creek, before reaching its confluence with the Wilsons River at the town of Lismore. The river descends over its course.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map of Leycester Creek, NSW. Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. 2 October 2013.