North Esk | |
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North Esk River from Victoria Bridge in Launceston | |
![]() Course of the North Esk River. | |
Native name | lakekeller; mangana[1][2] |
Location | |
Country | Australia |
State | Tasmania |
Region | Northern Tasmania |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Ben Nevis |
• location | Northallerton Valley |
• elevation | 547 m (1,795 ft) |
Mouth | South Esk River |
• location | Launceston |
• coordinates | 41°43′16″S 147°13′06″E / 41.72111°S 147.21833°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Length | 86 km (53 mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | South Esk River |
Tributaries | |
• left | Ford River |
• right | St Patricks River |
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The North Esk River is a major perennial river located in the northern region of Tasmania, Australia.