Fitzroy River (Western Australia)
The Fitzroy River is in the West Kimberley part of Western Australia.[1] The Fitzroy flows into the Indian Ocean. The first European to visit the Fitzroy River was George Grey in 1837 aboard the H.M.S. Beagle. The river was given its European name by Lieutenant J.L. Stokes in February 1838 after Captain Robert FitzRoy.
| Fitzroy River (Western Australia) | |
|---|---|
| Length | 733 kilometres (455 mi) |
Fitzroy River flowing through Geikie Gorge
Fitzroy River (Western Australia) Media
Alexander Island in the Fitzroy River
One channel of the Fitzroy River, looking north from Willare Bridge, dry season 2006
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References
Other websites
- Influence of the Camballin Barrage on fish communities in the Fitzroy River, Western Australia Archived 2007-03-28 at the Wayback Machine
- Omodei's Pipeline
- Fishes of the Fitzroy River WA
Coordinates: 17°25′39″S 123°33′52″E / 17.42750°S 123.56444°E