Little | |
Native Name: | [1] |
Map Size: | 300 |
Pushpin Map: | Australia Victoria |
Pushpin Map Size: | 300 |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of the Little River mouth in Victoria |
Subdivision Type1: | Country |
Subdivision Name1: | Australia |
Subdivision Type2: | State |
Subdivision Name2: | Victoria |
Subdivision Type3: | Region |
Subdivision Name3: | South East Corner (IBRA), East Gippsland |
Subdivision Type4: | LGA |
Subdivision Name4: | Shire of East Gippsland |
Subdivision Type5: | Town |
Length: | 21km (13miles) |
Source1: | Mount Nugong |
Source1 Location: | State forest |
Source1 Coordinates: | -37.2333°N 147.8367°W |
Source1 Elevation: | 497m (1,631feet) |
Mouth: | confluence with the Tambo River |
Mouth Location: | south of |
Mouth Coordinates: | -37.3803°N 147.8331°W |
Mouth Elevation: | 209m (686feet) |
River System: | Mitchell River catchment |
Tributaries Left: | Morass Creek |
Custom Label: | National park |
Extra: | [2] [3] |
The Little River (or Nalong[1]) is a perennial river of the Mitchell River catchment, located in the East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.
The Little River rises below Mount Nugong, in a state forestry area, and flows generally south, joined by one minor tributary, before reaching its confluence with the Tambo River south of in the Shire of East Gippsland. The river descends over its 21km (13miles) course.[3]
The Little River sub-catchment area is managed by the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.
The river is traversed by the Great Alpine Road near Ensay.[3]
The Australian Aboriginal name for the river in the Dhudhuroa language is Nalong with no defined meaning.[1]