Macquarie River

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river
gptkbp:biodiversity home to various fish species
home to bird species
home to aquatic plants
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Bathurst
gptkb:Wellington
gptkb:Dubbo
gptkbp:cultural_significance important_to_Indigenous_peoples
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by agricultural runoff
gptkbp:fauna subject to local regulations
includes catfish
best in spring and autumn
closed during certain periods for conservation
includes redfin perch
includes silver perch
includes yellowbelly
open year-round for some species
varies by species and location
includes_Murray_cod
gptkbp:fishSpecies subject to local fishing laws
multiple access points along the river
includes boat ramps and jetties
includes designated fishing areas
includes private land with permission
includes public parks and reserves
popular for bait fishing
popular for bank fishing
popular for boat fishing
popular for catch and release
popular for fly fishing
popular for lure fishing
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Macquarie_Marshes
gptkbp:historical_significance explored_by_John_Oxley_in_1817
gptkbp:historicalEvent site_of_early_European_settlement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Macquarie River
gptkbp:land_use surrounding areas used for agriculture
gptkbp:length approximately 1,000 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting historical flooding events recorded
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_South_Wales,_Australia
gptkbp:mouth gptkb:Macquarie_Marshes
gptkbp:previousName Governor_Lachlan_Macquarie
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
camping
gptkbp:source Snowy Mountains
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives supports diverse ecosystems
ongoing to protect habitats
gptkbp:tourism attracts nature enthusiasts
offers wildlife watching opportunities
popular for scenic drives
gptkbp:tributaryOf gptkb:Lachlan_River
gptkbp:waterManagement regulated for irrigation
part_of_the_Murray-Darling_Basin
gptkbp:waterQuality varies along its length