O'Shannassy River

O'Shannassy
Ligar River East Branch, O'Shannassy River East Branch
O'Shannassy River Crossing
Location of the O'Shannassy River mouth in Victoria
EtymologyIn honour of John O'Shanassy [sic]
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionSouth Eastern Highlands (IBRA), Greater Metropolitan Melbourne
Local government areaYarra Ranges Shire
Physical characteristics
SourceYarra Ranges, Great Dividing Range
  locationbelow Mount Observation
  coordinates37°33′29″S 145°49′28″E / 37.55806°S 145.82444°E / -37.55806; 145.82444
  elevation744 m (2,441 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Yarra River
  location
west of McMahons Creek
  coordinates
37°42′43″S 145°45′34″E / 37.71194°S 145.75944°E / -37.71194; 145.75944
  elevation
338 m (1,109 ft)
Length15 km (9.3 mi)
Basin features
River systemPort Phillip catchment
Tributaries 
  rightDeep Creek (Yarra Ranges, Victoria), Smith Creek (Yarra Ranges, Victoria)
National parkYarra Ranges National Park

The O'Shannassy River is a perennial river of the Port Phillip catchment, located in the north-eastern Greater Metropolitan Melbourne region of the Australian state of Victoria.