Albert River (Victoria)
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The Albert River (Brataualung: Lurt'bit) is a perennial river of the West Gippsland catchment, located in the South Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.
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Albert (Lurt'bit) | |
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Etymology | In honour of Prince Albert[1][2] |
Native name | Lurt'bit (Kurnai)[3][4] |
Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | Victoria |
Region | South East Coastal Plain (IBRA), South Gippsland |
Local government area | Shire of Wellington |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Strzelecki Ranges |
• location | below Madalya |
• coordinates | 37°53′22″S 146°20′45″E |
• elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
Mouth | Corner Inlet, Bass Strait |
• location | near Port Albert |
• coordinates | 38°29′42″S 146°26′51″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Length | 39 km (24 mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | West Gippsland catchment |
Tributaries | |
• left | Jack River |
• right | Billy Creek (Victoria) |
Waterfall | Albert River Falls |
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