Macquarie River (Tasmania)

Macquarie River (Tasmania)

The Macquarie River in Tasmania rises near Lake Leake, flowing south and then north-west and through the town of Ross before flowing into the South Esk River near Longford. The Elizabeth, Isis and Lake rivers are tributaries. [ [http://www.environment.tas.gov.au/anw_wq_peevftsw_macquarie_south_esk_rivers.html Macquarie River and South Esk River Catchments] ; Department of Tourism, Arts and the Environment.]

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