Pambula River
| Pambula River | |
| Panbula River | |
| An open semi-mature wave dominated barrier estuary; or Perennial river | |
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Regions | South East Corner (IBRA), South Coast |
| Local government area | Bega Valley |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Chalkhills Creek |
| Source | Timbered highlands |
| - location | near Lochiel |
| - elevation | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Mouth | Tasman Sea, South Pacific Ocean |
| - location | near Pambula Beach |
| Length | 15 km (9 mi) |
| Depth | 2.2 m (7 ft) |
| Basin | 296 km2 (114 sq mi) |
| Area | 4.7 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| National park | Wadbilliga NP |
| Website: NSW Environment & Heritage webpage | |
Pambula River is an open semi-mature wave dominated barrier estuary or perennial river located in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
Pambula River rises in timbered highlands near the locality of Lochiel and flows generally east, flowing through Pambula Lake, before reaching its mouth into the Tasman Sea of the South Pacific Ocean near the locality of Pambula Beach. The river descends 83 metres (272 ft) over its 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) course.
The catchment area of the river is 296 square kilometres (114 sq mi) with a volume of 9,774 megalitres (345.2×106 cu ft) over a surface area of 4.7 square kilometres (1.8 sq mi), at an average depth of 2.2 metres (7 ft 3 in).
South of Pambula, the Princes Highway crosses the river.
Coordinates: 36°56′S 149°52′E / 36.933°S 149.867°E
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