Chandler River (New South Wales)
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The Chandler River is a river of New South Wales
in Australia
. The headwaters of the Chandler River rise on the eastern slopes of the Northern Tablelands
about 43 kilometres north-east of Armidale
. It is in the Local Government Area
of Armidale Dumaresq Shire. The Chandler River, Wollomombi River
, Oaky River
, Styx River
and Apsley River
s are important tributaries of the Macleay River
. These rivers pass through a number of spectacular gorges
and waterfalls in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
.
This river flows southwards before tumbling over the Chandler Falls just to the east of the Wollomombi Falls
shortly before its confluence with the Wollomombi River. From here the Chandler River continues southwards, mostly through the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. The main tributaries of the Chandler River in order of entry are the Wollomombi River
, Oaky River
, Styx River and Apsley Rivers. After passing approximately 110 kilometres the Chandler River then has its confluence with Macleay River.
The Chandler River was named by Captain Dumaresq after one of his stockmen.
Beef cattle are reared on the upper reaches of the river. Brumbies
roam the lower country along the river.
At the Wollomombi Falls lookout there are scenic gorge rim walks and a steep walking-track that takes you down to the Chandler River. Elsewhere the Halls Peak camping area is situated on the banks of the Chandler River and caters for self-reliant visitors looking to experience the seclusion of remote camping in a rural setting. The trail is very steep, descending for almost 700 vertical metres with steep unprotected drops over the sides of the trail. It is challenging route and as a minimum requires the use of high clearance low-range 4WD vehicle with a skilled experienced driver. A fee is payable and a key must be obtained at the Armidale National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales)
(NPWS).
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The headwaters of the Chandler River rise on the eastern slopes of the Northern Tablelands
Northern Tablelands, New South Wales
The Northern Tablelands, also known as the New England Tableland, is a plateau and a region of the Great Dividing Range in northern New South Wales, Australia. It includes the New England Range, the narrow highlands area of the New England region, stretching from the Moonbi Range in the south to...
about 43 kilometres north-east of Armidale
Armidale, New South Wales
Armidale is a city in the Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia. Armidale Dumaresq Shire had a population of 19,485 people according to the 2006 census. It is the administrative centre for the Northern Tablelands region...
. It is in the Local Government Area
Local Government Area
A local government area is an administrative division of a country that a local government is responsible for. The size of an LGA varies by country but it is generally a subdivision of a state, province, division, or territory....
of Armidale Dumaresq Shire. The Chandler River, Wollomombi River
Wollomombi River
The Wollomombi River is a river on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales in Australia. The headwaters of the Wollomombi River rise near the eastern slopes of Chandlers Peak on the Great Dividing Range about 17 kilometres south-east of Guyra...
, Oaky River
Oaky River
The Oaky River is a river of the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales in Australia. This river rises below Round Mountain and flows approximately in a mostly south westerly direction to its confluence with the Chandler River. The Ponds Creek is the main tributary of the river...
, Styx River
Styx River (New South Wales)
The Styx River is a river in New South Wales, Australia.The Styx River rises in the Snowy Range, a spur of the Great Dividing Range, which forms part of the eastern escarpment of the Northern Tablelands. It starts near the village of Ebor....
and Apsley River
Apsley River (New South Wales)
The Apsley River is a river on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. The headwaters of the river rise in high country about 11 kilometres west of Tia and approximately 29 km south of Walcha, New South Wales.- Geography :...
s are important tributaries of the Macleay River
Macleay River
The Macleay River is a major river on the Mid North Coast , Australia.The headwaters of the Macleay River rise as the Gara River on the eastern side of the Northern Tablelands near Armidale and Walcha, New South Wales. From here the Chandler River, Styx River and Apsley Rivers are important...
. These rivers pass through a number of spectacular gorges
Gorges
Gorges, the plural of the French word for "throat", usually refers to a canyon.Gorges is the name or part of the name of several communes in France:* Gorges, in the Loire-Atlantique département* Gorges, in the Manche département...
and waterfalls in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is in New South Wales, Australia, 445 kilometres north of Sydney and is named in memory of the Australian explorer John Oxley, who passed through the area in 1818...
.
This river flows southwards before tumbling over the Chandler Falls just to the east of the Wollomombi Falls
Wollomombi Falls
Wollomombi Falls , from an Aboriginal word, are located in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, 40 km due east of Armidale, New South Wales and 1 km off the Waterfall Way.At one time they were believed to be the tallest in Australia...
shortly before its confluence with the Wollomombi River. From here the Chandler River continues southwards, mostly through the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. The main tributaries of the Chandler River in order of entry are the Wollomombi River
Wollomombi River
The Wollomombi River is a river on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales in Australia. The headwaters of the Wollomombi River rise near the eastern slopes of Chandlers Peak on the Great Dividing Range about 17 kilometres south-east of Guyra...
, Oaky River
Oaky River
The Oaky River is a river of the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales in Australia. This river rises below Round Mountain and flows approximately in a mostly south westerly direction to its confluence with the Chandler River. The Ponds Creek is the main tributary of the river...
, Styx River and Apsley Rivers. After passing approximately 110 kilometres the Chandler River then has its confluence with Macleay River.
The Chandler River was named by Captain Dumaresq after one of his stockmen.
Beef cattle are reared on the upper reaches of the river. Brumbies
Brumby
A Brumby is a free-roaming feral horse in Australia. Although found in many areas around the country, the best-known brumbies are found in the Australian Alps region in south-eastern Australia. Today, most of them are found in the Northern Territory, with the second largest population in Queensland...
roam the lower country along the river.
At the Wollomombi Falls lookout there are scenic gorge rim walks and a steep walking-track that takes you down to the Chandler River. Elsewhere the Halls Peak camping area is situated on the banks of the Chandler River and caters for self-reliant visitors looking to experience the seclusion of remote camping in a rural setting. The trail is very steep, descending for almost 700 vertical metres with steep unprotected drops over the sides of the trail. It is challenging route and as a minimum requires the use of high clearance low-range 4WD vehicle with a skilled experienced driver. A fee is payable and a key must be obtained at the Armidale National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales)
National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales)
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is part of the Office of Environment and Heritage - the main government conservation agency in New South Wales, Australia....
(NPWS).