Turon River
| Turon River | |
|---|---|
The Turon River from near Sofala during a very dry season. | |
Location of the Turon River mouth in New South Wales | |
| Etymology | Aboriginal: Kamilaroi or Wiradjuri words choorun or yooran, the meaning of which is unknown |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | South Eastern Highlands (IBRA), Central West |
| Municipalities | Lithgow, Mid-Western, Bathurst |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Capertee Valley |
| • location | near Ben Bullen |
| • coordinates | 33°13′55″S 149°58′23″E / 33.23194°S 149.97306°E |
| • elevation | 778 m (2,552 ft) |
| Mouth | confluence with the Macquarie River |
• location | near Hill End |
• coordinates | 33°5′10″S 149°23′25″E / 33.08611°S 149.39028°E |
• elevation | 406 m (1,332 ft) |
| Length | 117 km (73 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Macquarie River, Murray–Darling basin |
| Tributaries | |
| • right | Crudine River |
| Bridges | Wallaby Rocks Bridge |
Turon River, a perennial stream that is part of the Macquarie catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the central western district of New South Wales, Australia. Partly situated in the Turon National Park, the river is host to numerous recreational and tourist activities such as horse riding, gold panning, canoeing, camping, and seasonal fishing.