Tamar River

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Tamar River
River
Country	Australia
Region	Tasmania
City	Launceston, Tasmania
Source
- location	North Esk River and South Esk River
Mouth	Low Head
Length	70 km (43 mi)

Named for the River Tamar in Great Britain, the Tamar River in northern Tasmania is formed by the merging of the North Esk River and South Esk Rivers in Launceston. The River Tamar passes through Launceston, similar to its British namesake, the River Tamar which forms part of the border between Devon and Cornwall, and passes close to Launceston, Cornwall.

The Tamar flows north for approximately 70 km into Bass Strait at Low Head. Despite its name, the river is not technically a river but is estuarine. It is saline and tidal over its entire length.

Although there are several bridge crossings in Launceston, these are across the Esk rivers; there are none across the Tamar in the city itself. The only Tamar bridge crossing is the Batman Bridge, a spectacular bridge in the relatively remote area of Sidmouth, around half way up the river.

External links

• History of the Tamar River Conservation Area

Coordinates: 41°04′S 146°47′E / 41.067°S 146.783°E / -41.067; 146.783

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