Stokes River facts for kids

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Location of the Stokes River mouth in Victoria
Country	Australia
State	Victoria (Australia)
Region	Victorian Midlands, Naracoorte Coastal Plain (IBRA), Western District
Local government area	Glenelg Shire
Physical characteristics
Main source	east of Digby 140 m (460 ft) 37°48′1″S 141°34′51″E / 37.80028°S 141.58083°E / -37.80028; 141.58083
River mouth	confluence with Glenelg River north of Dartmoor 23 m (75 ft) 37°52′54″S 141°18′0″E / 37.88167°S 141.30000°E / -37.88167; 141.30000
Length	35 km (22 mi)
Basin features
River system	Glenelg Hopkins catchment
Tributaries	Left: Humpy Creek, Bobby Creek, McKenzie Creek (Victoria), Teakettle Creek Right: Buckle Creek, Morgan Creek (Victoria)

The Stokes River, a perennial river of the Glenelg Hopkins catchment, is located in the Western District of Victoria, Australia.

Course and features

The Stokes River rises northeast of Digby, and flows generally west by south, joined by six minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Glenelg River north of Dartmoor. The river descends 117 metres (384 ft) over its 35-kilometre (22 mi) course.

See also

• List of rivers of Australia § Victoria