Walpole River | |
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Country | Australia |
Basin features | |
Main source | 99 metres (325 ft) |
River mouth | Walpole Inlet |
Basin size | 60 square kilometres (14,826 acres) |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 15 kilometres (9 mi) |
The Walpole River is a river in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The river was discovered by Captain Thomas Bannister in 1831 and named by Governor James Stirling after Captain W Walpole. The catchment of the Walpole River also provides drinking water to the town of Walpole. The water quality of the river is considered to be fresh.
Coordinates: 34°58′48.21″S 116°42′42.04″E / 34.9800583°S 116.7116778°E