The Blythe River is a perennial river located in north-western region of Tasmania, Australia.

Blythe
Location of the Blythe River mouth in Tasmania
Location
Country	Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	North-west
Physical characteristics
Source	Mount Tor
• location	near Rabbit Plain
• coordinates	41°14′55″S 147°51′28″E
• elevation	685 m (2,247 ft)
Mouth	Emu Bay, Bass Strait
• location	Heybridge
• coordinates	41°04′41″S 145°58′50″E
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	61 km (38 mi)
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Location and features

The river rises near Rabbit Plain on the slopes of Mount Tor and flows generally north into Emu Bay in Bass Strait, at Heybridge,[2] near Burnie. The river descends 685 metres (2,247 ft) over its 61-kilometre (38 mi) course.[1]

The local economy relies on mining[3][4] and recreational fishing.[5][6]

See also

• List of rivers of Tasmania

References