Grose River

Grose
River
Grose River, near Blue Gum Forest, 2012
Name origin: In honour of Francis Grose
Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Regions	Sydney Basin (IBRA), Blue Mountains
Local government areas	Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury
Part of	Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment
Tributaries
- left	Burralow Creek
- right	Wentworth Creek, Govetts Creek, Linden Creek
Source	Blue Mountains
- location	Hartley Vale
- elevation	953 m (3,127 ft)
Mouth	confluence with Hawkesbury River
- location	west of Agnes Banks
- elevation	2 m (7 ft)
Length	54 km (34 mi)
Valley	Grose
National park	Blue Mountains

The Grose River, a perennial river that is part of the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment, is located in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia.

The Grose River rises from north east of Mount Victoria within the Blue Mountains National Park, and flows through the Grose Valley and parts of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Site, generally north, southeast, then east, joined by four tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Hawkesbury River west of Agnes Banks. The river descends 952 metres (3,123 ft) over its 54-kilometre (34 mi) course.

Hiking is a popular activity and the best access method to the Grose River in its upper reaches. There are several well maintained walks that follow scenic sections of the river valley. One of the most popular is through the Blue Gum Forest, located at the junction of the Grose River and Govetts Creek.

The river was named in September 1793 in honour of Lieutenant Governor Francis Grose.

The Grose River subcatchment is located in the Hawkesbury–Nepean catchment. Over 80% of the subcatchment is reserved as part of Blue Mountains National Park. The tough heart of the Grose Valley and the early interest in preserving the area for its natural and recreational values have substantially limited disturbances. Major impacts from residential areas and industry have been confined to the ridges bordering the catchment. The Aboriginal sites and relics recorded from the area contribute to an understanding of Aboriginal lifestyles and occupation of the sandstone plateaus around Sydney.