Paterson River

Paterson River
Yimmang River, Cedar Arms River[1]
Paterson River at Vacy, joined by the Allyn River (top right)
EtymologyIn honour of William Paterson[1]
Location
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionNSW North Coast (IBRA), Hunter, Mid North Coast
Local government areasDungog; Maitland; Port Stephens
TownsGresford, Vacy, Paterson, Woodville, Hinton
Physical characteristics
SourceBarrington Tops
 • locationnear Careys Peak
 • coordinates32°3′43.26″S 151°24′57″E / 32.0620167°S 151.41583°E / -32.0620167; 151.41583
 • elevation256 m (840 ft)
MouthHunter River
 • location
Hinton
 • coordinates
32°43′7.7″S 151°38′33.7″E / 32.718806°S 151.642694°E / -32.718806; 151.642694
 • elevation
3 m (9.8 ft)
Length159 km (99 mi)
Basin features
River systemHunter River catchment
Tributaries 
 • leftSheepstation Creek, Allyn River, Dunns Creek (New South Wales)
 • rightBoonabilla Creek, Horse Creek (New South Wales), Fenwicks Creek
National parkBarrington Tops National Park
[1][2]

Paterson River, a perennial river[1] that is part of the Hunter River catchment, is located in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia.

  1. ^ a b c d "Paterson River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 March 2013. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Paterson River, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 24 March 2013.

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