Northern Rivers

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Northern Rivers
of Australia
By Hillary Gries Caitlin Crisp
A northern river.
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Description of Region
The borders stretch from the Queensland border
at Tweed Heads, southwards to the city of Coffs
Harbor. To the east is the Pacific Ocean. To
the west, the Great Dividing Range and Northern
Tablelands. The Region consists of a narrow
costal strip divided by several large river
valleys and flood plains. These valleys are
separated by hilly regions. The northern Rivers
region has several prominent landscape features.
The Clarence River extends up toward Queensland
and then out to the Great Dividing Range.
Overlooking dried up river valleys
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Location
The Northern Rivers Region is located close to
the coast of New South Wales.
The coast of New South Wales.
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Tweed Shire
Tweed Shire is not only famous for its
unsurpassed beauty, but for its geographical and
cultural diversity and terrific climate. As
well as pristine beaches the area boasts the
worlds second largest extinct volcano. With
rivers and creeks meandering through lush green
valleys and towering rainforests, the Tweed Shire
is not only spectacularly beautiful, but home to
3 of Australias World Heritage listed National
Parks, with another 2 just over the border in
Queensland.
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Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads shares a main high street with
Coolangatta. Tweed Heads and Coolangatta are
often referred to as the Twin Towns and are
considered a major regional centre. Tweed and
Coolangatta are probably most famous for their
surf beaches. The Tweed coast is a 35km-long
chain of pristine beaches with grassy headlands
and quiet villages stretching from the mouth of
the Tweed River at Fingal, to Wooyung in the
south, with the main hub of the area
Murwillumbah- a 30 minute drive south from Tweed
Heads.
This picture is in the Murwillumbah Park.
Murwillumbah means place of many possums
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Point Danger Lighthouse
At Fingal you can see the original Point Danger
Lighthouse, Giants Causeway and a long stretch
of beach thats rarely crowded-even in the middle
of the summer.
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Birds and Animals
Rare and unique birds and animals are one of
Australias biggest drawcards. The superb
variety of the animal life reflects the varying
conditions of the landscape-perfect for
everything from kookaburras to kangaroos.
Kangaroos
Kookaburra
Koalas
Australian Ducks
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The Map of the Northern Rivers Region
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Plants and Flowers
The native plants and flowers of Australia are as
unique as the land itself. The vibrant colors
and unusual shapes and textures of species such
as Kangaroo Paw and Banksia complement a rugged
and often wild landscape.
A jungle
Water Lily
Herbig Tree
A Banksia
Kangaroo Paw
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