The Kiewa River is also known by several variations on its name in its upper reaches, variously named as Kiewa River East branch and West Kiewa River (or similar).[1]
The name Kiewa is an Aboriginal word, derived from cy-a-nun-a, meaning sweet, and wher-ra, meaning water.[2]
The river rises near Clover Power Station, on the slopes of Mount Bogong, the highest mountain in Victoria at 1,986 metres (6,516 ft). The main river is formed by the confluence of the Kiewa River East branch and West Kiewa River. The Kiewa River flows generally north northwest, joined by eleven minor tributaries, towards its confluence with the Murray River, southeast of Albury and east of Wodonga. The main river descends 525 metres (1,722 ft) over its 109 kilometres (68 mi) course,[3] sedately through cleared farming country downstream of Mount Beauty; the West Kiewa River descends 850 metres (2,790 ft) over its 29 kilometres (18 mi) course,[4] in near-pristine ash and peppermint forest country where the flow is swift,[citation needed] upstream of the town of Mount Beauty.
Snowfall is common in the upper reaches of the river during winter, with up to 230 centimetres (90 in) precipitation, mainly as snow.[5]
The river is impounded by Lake Guy at 658 metres (2,159 ft) above sea level and other dams associated with the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme, which traps waters flowing from the Bogong High Plains. The McKay Creek and West Kiewa power stations are the major generating elements of the Scheme, which provides peak load to the Victorian electricity grid.
Tawonga Huts, a series of huts and ruins, are located on the lower reaches of the West Kiewa River, within Alpine National Park and are accessible by experienced hikers.[6] The Kiewa is a popular fly fishing stream for local anglers as it holds good populations of wild brown and rainbow trout. The East and West branches of the Kiewa provide important white water paddling opportunities for Victorian kayakers. The most reliable time to paddle is in spring during the snow melt. The upper reaches of the Kiewa River and the Bogong High Plains are a very popular area for cross-country skiing through winter and through to the early spring months.
^ ab"Kiewa River: Origin/history". VICNAMES. Government of Victoria. 2 May 2011. Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
^ abc"Map of Kiewa River". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
^ ab"Map of Kiewa River West Branch". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
Rowe, Ken (1972). "A Study of the Land in the Catchment of the Kiewa River". Kiewa River Catchment. Soil Conservation Authority.
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For other uses see Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme Kiewa River a perennial river that is part of the Murray catchment within the Murray Darling basin is located in the Alpine bioregion in the Australian state of Victoria Kiewa RiverKiewa River East branch West Kiewa River and various other forms 1 Aerial view of Kiewa River flowing through the town of Mount Beauty upper right 2009 Location of the Kiewa River mouthon the Victoria New South Wales borderEtymologyAboriginal cy a nun a sweet wher ra water 2 LocationCountryAustraliaStateVictoriaRegionVictorian Alps IBRA Local government areasAlpine IndigoPhysical characteristicsSourceKiewa River East branch locationbelow Mount Bogong near Clover Power Station coordinates36 47 57 S 147 13 28 E 36 79917 S 147 22444 E 36 79917 147 22444 elevation681 m 2 234 ft Source confluenceWest Kiewa River locationbelow the town of Mount Beauty coordinates36 43 00 S 147 9 29 E 36 71667 S 147 15806 E 36 71667 147 15806Mouthconfluence with the Murray River locationsoutheast of Albury and east of Wondonga coordinates36 6 49 S 146 56 51 E 36 11361 S 146 94750 E 36 11361 146 94750 elevation156 m 512 ft Length109 km 68 mi Basin size1 750 km2 680 sq mi Basin featuresRiver systemNorth East Murray catchment Murray Darling basinTributaries leftPretty Valley Creek Diamantina Creek Running Creek Victoria Glen Creek House Creek Victoria Hellhole Creek Yackandandah Creek rightRocky Valley Creek Bogong Creek Mountain Creek Victoria Gipsy Creek Bay Creek Mullagong CreekReservoirLake Guy 3 4 The Kiewa River is also known by several variations on its name in its upper reaches variously named as Kiewa River East branch and West Kiewa River or similar 1 The name Kiewa is an Aboriginal word derived from cy a nun a meaning sweet and wher ra meaning water 2 Contents 1 Location and features 2 Recreation activities 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksLocation and features editThe river rises near Clover Power Station on the slopes of Mount Bogong the highest mountain in Victoria at 1 986 metres 6 516 ft The main river is formed by the confluence of the Kiewa River East branch and West Kiewa River The Kiewa River flows generally north northwest joined by eleven minor tributaries towards its confluence with the Murray River southeast of Albury and east of Wodonga The main river descends 525 metres 1 722 ft over its 109 kilometres 68 mi course 3 sedately through cleared farming country downstream of Mount Beauty the West Kiewa River descends 850 metres 2 790 ft over its 29 kilometres 18 mi course 4 in near pristine ash and peppermint forest country where the flow is swift citation needed upstream of the town of Mount Beauty Snowfall is common in the upper reaches of the river during winter with up to 230 centimetres 90 in precipitation mainly as snow 5 The river is impounded by Lake Guy at 658 metres 2 159 ft above sea level and other dams associated with the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme which traps waters flowing from the Bogong High Plains The McKay Creek and West Kiewa power stations are the major generating elements of the Scheme which provides peak load to the Victorian electricity grid Within the Kiewa Valley are the towns of Mount Beauty Tawonga Tangambalanga Kiewa Township and Yackandandah The river is crossed by the Murray Valley Highway at Killara near its mouth The Kiewa Valley Highway is located adjacent to much of the course of the river 3 nbsp West branch of Kiewa River nbsp Fly fishing the west branchRecreation activities editTawonga Huts a series of huts and ruins are located on the lower reaches of the West Kiewa River within Alpine National Park and are accessible by experienced hikers 6 The Kiewa is a popular fly fishing stream for local anglers as it holds good populations of wild brown and rainbow trout The East and West branches of the Kiewa provide important white water paddling opportunities for Victorian kayakers The most reliable time to paddle is in spring during the snow melt The upper reaches of the Kiewa River and the Bogong High Plains are a very popular area for cross country skiing through winter and through to the early spring months See also edit nbsp Australia portal List of rivers of Australia Victoria Skiing in Victoria AustraliaReferences edit a b Search Kiewa River VICNAMES Government of Victoria Australia Retrieved 18 February 2013 permanent dead link a b Kiewa River Origin history VICNAMES Government of Victoria 2 May 2011 Archived from the original on 7 April 2013 Retrieved 18 February 2013 a b c Map of Kiewa River Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia Retrieved 18 February 2013 a b Map of Kiewa River West Branch Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia Retrieved 18 February 2013 Management Plan PDF Alpine National Park Bogong Planning Unit Department of Conservation and Environment September 1992 p Summary Retrieved 18 February 2013 Walks around the historic huts Apine National Park Parks Victoria Retrieved 18 February 2013 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia 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