Hellyer River
River in Tasmania, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hellyer River is a perennial river located in north western Tasmania, Australia.
| Hellyer | |
|---|---|
 Hellyer River, at Hellyer Gorge | |
| Etymology | Henry Hellyer, an explorer |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | North-western Tasmania |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Arthur River |
• coordinates | 41°16′21″S 145°36′52″E |
| Length | 61 km (38 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Arthur River catchment |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Fossey River |
| • right | Wey River |
| [1] | |
The river flows for 61 kilometres (38 mi) before joining into the Arthur River. High quality cool temperate rainforest and tall eucalyptus forest grows along much of the river. Significant species include Myrtle Beech, Leatherwood, Southern Sassafras and Messmate. The river in named in honour of the explorer Henry Hellyer.
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