Bobin Creek is a non–
perennial stream
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of the
Manning River
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catchment in the
Mid North Coast
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region of
New South Wales
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,
Australia
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.
Course and features
Bobin Creek rises below Rowleys Peak on the eastern slopes of the
Great Dividing Range
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in remote country within
Tapin Tops National Park
Tapin Tops National Park ( or ) is a national park that is located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
Location and features
The Tapin Tops National Park is situated approximately northeast of Sydney, with the closest ...
, northwest of the town of . The river flows generally southeast before reaching its
confluence
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with the
Dingo Creek, northwest of Wingham, over its
course
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.
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Bobin-creek-upper-reaches.jpg, alt=Image of the upper reaches of Bobin Creek, Upper Reaches of Bobin Creek looking West. Rowley's Peak is visible on the horizon to the left of the center
Deep-gorge-falls-bobin-creek-2.jpg, alt=Image of Deep Gorge Falls, Bobin Creek, Deep Gorge Falls, Bobin Creek. 31°39'25"S 152°12'54"E
]
See also
* List of rivers of Australia
Rivers are ordered alphabetically, by state. The same river may be found in more than one state as many rivers cross state borders.
Longest rivers nationally
Longest river by state or territory
Although the Murray River forms much of the bor ...
* List of rivers in New South Wales (A-K)
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* Rivers of New South Wales
This page discusses the rivers and hydrography of the state of New South Wales, Australia.
The principal topographic feature of New South Wales is the series of low highlands and plateaus called the Great Dividing Range, which extend from nor ...
References
External links
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Rivers of the Hunter Region
Rivers of New South Wales
Mid North Coast
Mid-Coast Council
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