Jordan River (Tasmania)
River in Tasmania, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Jordan River (Aboriginal: kuta linah)[2] is a perennial river located in the Midlands region of Tasmania, Australia.
| Jordan (kuta linah) | |
|---|---|
 Jordan River as it flows under the Jordan River Bridge, on the East Derwent Highway | |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | Midlands |
| Settlements | Pontville, Brighton |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lake Tiberias, Tasmania |
| • location | below Mount Anstey |
| • coordinates | 42°24′52″S 147°20′2″E |
| • elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) |
| Mouth | River Derwent |
• location | near Gagebrook |
• coordinates | 42°45′44″S 147°15′32″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 111 km (69 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | River Derwent catchment |
| [1] | |
The Jordan River rises in Lake Tiberias below Mount Anstey, south of the settlement of Jericho, near Oatlands. The river flows generally north, then west by south, joined by eight minor tributaries and passes by Brighton before reaching its mouth at Herdsman's Cove and emptying into the Derwent River near Gagebrook.[3][4] The river descends 382 metres (1,253 ft) over its 111-kilometre (69 mi) course.[1]
The river is associated with Aboriginal heritage.[5][6][7][8]
The 
East Derwent Highway crosses the river.
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