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Murrumbidgee River
The Murrumbidgee rises in the southeastern highlands, passes through the ACT region and inland New South Wales, and joins the Murray downstream of Balranald.
Fast Facts
- It is a major tributary of the Murray.
- Canberra lies in its catchment.
- Important for irrigation, towns and floodplain wetlands.
Connected lessons
- Murrumbidgee RiverMap, explanation and practice
- Australia: relief to river mouthGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Murray–Darling BasinRelated places
- Murray RiverRelated places
- CanberraRelated places
- Murray RiverTributary of