Pipers River

The Pipers River is a perennial river located in northern region of Tasmania, Australia. It was named for Captain Hugh Piper. The Aboriginal name for the river is Wattra karoola.

Pipers
(wattra karoola)
Pipers River area
Location of the Pipers River mouth in Tasmania
Location
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionNorthern Tasmania
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Arthur
  locationsouth of Lilydale
  coordinates41°18′20″S 147°16′54″E
  elevation975 m (3,199 ft)
MouthNoland Bay, Bass Strait
  location
Pipers Heads
  coordinates
41°00′32″S 147°09′26″E
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length59 km (37 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
  rightSecond River (Tasmania)
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