Jordan River (Tasmania)

Jordan
River
Jordan River as it flows under the Jordan River Bridge, on the East Derwent Highway
Country	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	Midlands
Part of	River Derwent catchment
Settlements	Pontville, Brighton
Source	Lake Tiberias, Tasmania
- location	below Mount Anstey
- elevation	382 m (1,253 ft)
- coordinates	42°24′52″S 147°20′2″E / 42.41444°S 147.33389°E / -42.41444; 147.33389
Mouth	River Derwent
- location	near Gagebrook
- elevation	0 m (0 ft)
- coordinates	42°45′44″S 147°15′32″E / 42.76222°S 147.25889°E / -42.76222; 147.25889Coordinates: 42°45′44″S 147°15′32″E / 42.76222°S 147.25889°E / -42.76222; 147.25889
Length	111 km (69 mi)
Location of the Jordan River mouth in Tasmania

The Jordan River is a perennial river located in the Midlands region of Tasmania, Australia.

The Jordan River rises in Lake Tiberias below Mount Anstey, south of the settlement of Jericho, near Oatlands. The river flows generally north, then west by south, joined by eight minor tributaries and passes by Brighton before reaching its mouth at Herdsman's Cove and emptying into the Derwent River near Gagebrook. The river descends 382 metres (1,253 ft) over its 111-kilometre (69 mi) course.

The river is associated with aboriginal heritage; and the East Derwent Highway crosses the river.