The Styx River is a
river
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in the eastern portion of
Central Queensland, Australia.
The river rises in the Connors and Broadsound Range and enters
Broad Sound south of the
Port of St Lawrence and to the north of the town of
Ogmore. The river is crossed by both the
Bruce Highway and
North Coast railway line. From source to
mouth
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, the river descends over its
course.
The Styx River is wide at its mouth, resulting in a
tidal bore at certain times. Much of the river valley remains natural leaving the water quality in a healthy state.
See also
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References
Rivers of Queensland
Central Queensland
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