Powlett River
| Powlett | |
|---|---|
| Etymology | In honour of Frederick Powlett, the Commissioner of the District of Western Port |
| Native name | Kugerungmome (Boonwurrung) |
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | South East Coastal Plain (IBRA), West Gippsland |
| Local government area | Bass Coast |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Strzelecki Ranges |
| • location | near Ellerside, north of Inverloch |
| • coordinates | 38°32′38″S 145°44′35″E / 38.54389°S 145.74306°E |
| • elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Mouth | Bass Strait |
• location | west of Wonthaggi |
• coordinates | 38°35′0″S 145°30′39″E / 38.58333°S 145.51083°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 27 km (17 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | West Gippsland catchment |
| Tributaries | |
| • right | Foster Creek |
The Powlett River (Boonwurrung: Kugerungmome) is a perennial river of the West Gippsland catchment, located in the West Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria.