Hellyer River

The Hellyer River is a perennial river located in north western Tasmania, Australia.

Hellyer
Hellyer River, at Hellyer Gorge
Location of the Hellyer River mouth in Tasmania
Etymology	Henry Hellyer, an explorer
Location
Country	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	North-western Tasmania
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Arthur River
• coordinates	41°16′21″S 145°36′52″E / 41.27250°S 145.61444°E
Length	61 km (38 mi)
Basin features
River system	Arthur River catchment
Tributaries
• left	Fossey River
• right	Wey River
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The river flows for 61 kilometres (38 mi) before joining into the Arthur River. High quality cool temperate rainforest and tall eucalyptus forest grows along much of the river. Significant species include Myrtle Beech, Leatherwood, Southern Sassafras and Messmate. The river in named in honour of the explorer Henry Hellyer.

• Rivers of Tasmania