GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Great Dividing Range
The Great Dividing Range is a broad system of eastern Australian uplands rather than one unbroken ridge. Its position helps explain the contrast between short coastal rivers and much longer inland-flowing tributaries.
Fast Facts
- Extends through Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
- The Australian Alps form its high southeastern portion.
- The western slopes supply important Murray–Darling headwaters.
Connected lessons
- Great Dividing RangeMap, explanation and practice
- Australia: relief to river mouthGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Australian AlpsRelated places
- Murray–Darling BasinRelated places
- Cape York PeninsulaRelated places
- SydneyRelated places
- Murray–Darling BasinInfluences