King River (Tasmania)

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King River near Mount Huxley in the 1970s prior to damming. Frenchmans Cap is located in upper left corner of the photo.
Location of the King River mouth in Tasmania
EtymologyKing of Australia
Location
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionWest Coast
Physical characteristics
SourceThureau Hills, West Coast Range
Source confluenceEldon and South Eldon rivers
  locationnear Eldon Range
  coordinates42°0′46″S 145°41′35″E / 42.01278°S 145.69306°E / -42.01278; 145.69306
  elevation243 m (797 ft)
MouthLettes Bay, Macquarie Harbour
  location
near Strahan
  coordinates
42°11′35″S 145°21′13″E / 42.19306°S 145.35361°E / -42.19306; 145.35361
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length52 km (32 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
  leftGovernor River, Nelson River (Tasmania), Princess River
  rightTofft River, Queen River, Tasmania
ReservoirLake Burbury

The King River is a major perennial river in the West Coast region of Tasmania, Australia.