Mackenzie River (Queensland)
| Mackenzie | |
| River | |
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Region | Central Queensland |
| Part of | Fitzroy River |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Isaac River, Connors River, Funnel Creek |
| Township | Rolleston; Comet |
| Source | Expedition Range |
| Source confluence | Comet River and Nogoa River |
| - location | north of Comet |
| - elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
| - coordinates | 23°33′21″S 148°32′11″E / 23.55583°S 148.53639°E |
| Mouth | confluence with the Dawson River to form the Fitzroy River |
| - location | east of Duaringa |
| - elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| - coordinates | 23°37′39″S 149°46′02″E / 23.62750°S 149.76722°ECoordinates: 23°37′39″S 149°46′02″E / 23.62750°S 149.76722°E |
| Length | 275 km (171 mi) |
| Basin | 12,992 km2 (5,016 sq mi) |
| National park | Goodedulla National Park |
| Reservoirs | Bingegang Weir; Bedford Weir; Tartrus Weir |
 Location of Mackenzie River mouth in Queensland
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The Mackenzie River is a river located in Central Queensland, Australia. The Mackenzie River is a major tributary of the Fitzroy River, part of the largest river catchment flowing to the eastern coast of Australia.
Formed by the confluence of the Comet and Nogoa rivers flowing from the Expedition Range, the river rises north of Comet and flows generally north by east towards the Broadsound Range. North of the settlement of Royles, the river flows south by east and west of the Goodedulla National Park towards Duaringa and splits as an anabranch on multiple occasions. The river is joined by twenty-four tributaries including the Isaac and Connors rivers and Funnel Creek. Northeast of Duaringa, the Mackenzie is joined by the Dawson River and together they form the Fitzroy River. From source to mouth, the Mackenzie River descends 79 metres (259 ft) over its 275-kilometre (171 mi) course.
The Bingegang Weir near Middlemount contains barramundi, southern saratoga and golden perch. The Bedford Weir and Tartrus Weir are also stocked with barramundi. Bedford Weir is popular with water-skiers and camping is permitted adjacent to the reservoir.
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