Roper River system

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river system
gptkbp:accessibility varies by location
gptkbp:climate affected by monsoonal rains
gptkbp:conservationEfforts varies by region
monitoring of water quality
local initiatives in place
partnerships_with_Indigenous_groups
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important to local communities
gptkbp:drainageBasin approximately 25,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:environmentalImpact pollution
invasive species
climate change impacts
supports diverse ecosystems
gptkbp:fishSpecies in place to protect species
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Gulf_of_Carpentaria
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures part_of_the_Arnhem_Land_Plateau
gptkbp:historicalEvent important for trade routes
site of early pastoral settlements
explored_by_European_settlers
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used_by_Indigenous_Australians
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Roper River system
gptkbp:landmark Mataranka_Hot_Springs
Roper_River_Bridge
Roper_Valley
gptkbp:length approximately 600 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting high during wet season
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Northern_Territory
gptkbp:majorIndustry Elsey_River
Roper_Creek
gptkbp:mouth Roper_Gulf
gptkbp:notableFeature various bird species
crocodiles
barramundi
gptkbp:notableFor fishing
recreation
gptkbp:recreation boating
camping
wildlife watching
gptkbp:seasonalActivities flows increase during wet season
flows decrease during dry season
gptkbp:source Roper_Valley
gptkbp:surroundingArea agriculture
tourism
supports various fish species
pastoralism
Roper Gulf Region
includes various aquatic plants
surrounding vegetation includes mangroves
habitat for freshwater turtles
supports riverine forests
gptkbp:touristAttraction known for scenic views
offers guided tours.
popular for fishing trips
gptkbp:waterManagement regulated by local authorities
gptkbp:waterQuality varies seasonally