Emu River (Tasmania)

Emu River (Tasmania)
Location of the Emu River mouth in Tasmania
Location
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionNorth-west
Physical characteristics
Sourcebelow Companion Hill
  locationnear Saint Valentines Peak
  coordinates41°21′26″S 145°43′34″E / 41.3571°S 145.7261°E / -41.3571; 145.7261
  elevation548 m (1,798 ft)
MouthBass Strait
  location
Wivenhoe / South Burnie midpoint
  coordinates
41°03′57″S 145°55′22″E / 41.0657°S 145.9228°E / -41.0657; 145.9228
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length52.2 km (32.4 mi)

The Emu River is a perennial river for most of its length, located in the north-western region of Tasmania, Australia. It was named by Henry Hellyer, an early explorer who saw emu tracks in the vicinity.