Paterson River
| Paterson River Yimmang River, Cedar Arms River | |
|---|---|
Paterson River at Vacy, joined by the Allyn River (top right) | |
| Etymology | In honour of William Paterson |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | NSW North Coast (IBRA), Hunter, Mid North Coast |
| Local government areas | Dungog; Maitland; Port Stephens |
| Towns | Gresford, Vacy, Paterson, Woodville, Hinton |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Barrington Tops |
| • location | near Careys Peak |
| • coordinates | 32°3′43.26″S 151°24′57″E / 32.0620167°S 151.41583°E |
| • elevation | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Mouth | Hunter River |
• location | Hinton |
• coordinates | 32°43′7.7″S 151°38′33.7″E / 32.718806°S 151.642694°E |
• elevation | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Length | 159 km (99 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Hunter River catchment |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Sheepstation Creek, Allyn River, Dunns Creek (New South Wales) |
| • right | Boonabilla Creek, Horse Creek (New South Wales), Fenwicks Creek |
| National park | Barrington Tops National Park |
Paterson River, a perennial river that is part of the Hunter River catchment, is located in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia.