The River
The Glenelg River is a link between many different types of environment. It starts in the mountainous Grampians and ends at the sea near Nelson. It goes through rich Red Gum country and the poorer sandy soils that are home to the Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo. For many creatures it is a corridor that allows free travel to different areas.
The Glenelg River is the major waterway of this sub-catchment within the Glenelg Basin. The main drainage area is from the north and east and includes tributaries such as Kadnook, Stewarts, Smokey, Powers, Adams, Ferres, McPherson, Booroite, Salt, Nolan, Red Cap and Deep Creeks. Other tributaries include the Chetwynd and Wando Rivers, and Steep Bank Rivulet.
Sub-catchment extends from 11km North of Burkes Bridge to the confluence of the Wannon and Glenelg River. It stretches from Poolaijelo in the west across to Konongwootong in the east.
Environmental Characteristics
Waterways and Tributaries
The total length of the Glenelg River is over 350 kilometres. It has a length of approximately 85 kilometres through this sub-catchment, and passes through the township of Casterton.
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