Merivale River
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The Merivale River is a river in the Maranoa
district of southern Queensland
. The river flows in a southerly direction and joins the Maranoa River
west of Injune
after rising on the southern slopes of the Carnarvon Range
near Mount Moffatt.
Sandy, Box and Smith Creeks are the river's main tributaries. The river's catchment covers and areas of 3,460 km².
Maranoa, Queensland
The Maranoa is the name given to an area of southern Queensland. Some refer to the Maranoa as the Western Downs. The Maranoa is an eastern part of the larger, mostly arid South West region of Queensland...
district of southern Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
. The river flows in a southerly direction and joins the Maranoa River
Maranoa River
The Maranoa River is a large river situated in south west Queensland. The Maranoa passes through Mitchell and flows south towards St George. It is a tributary of the Balonne River which eventually flows into the Darling River , so it contributes to the Murray-Darling Basin.The river rises on the...
west of Injune
Injune, Queensland
Injune is a small town in western Queensland, Australia. The town is located on the Carnarvon Highway, north of the regional centre of Roma. A railway connected Injune with Roma from 1920 until 1966...
after rising on the southern slopes of the Carnarvon Range
Carnarvon Range
The Carnarvon Range is a mountain range in Central Queensland, Australia. It is a plateau section of the Great Dividing Range. The Carnarvon Range is 160 km in length. It was first explored by Ludwig Leichhardt but named by Thomas Mitchell after the 4th Earl of Carnarvon.North eastern parts of...
near Mount Moffatt.
Sandy, Box and Smith Creeks are the river's main tributaries. The river's catchment covers and areas of 3,460 km².