Greenough River

Greenough River is a river in the Mid West region of Western Australia.

It is approximately 340 kilometres long and flows in a south-westerly direction through deep valleys before descending to the coastal plain. The river then runs parallel to the coast before finally discharging into the Indian Ocean at Cape Burney.

There are ten tributaries that contribute to Greenough River, including Woojalong Brook, Woolbarka Brook, Bangemall Creek, Urawa River, Kolanadgy Gully, Nangerwalla Creek, Wooderarrung River, Wandin Creek, Kockatea Creek, and Wicherina Brook.

The river is generally dry, but it does have some permanent pools such as Bootenal Spring. The basin is prone to severe flooding, which has periodically devastated farming communities along its banks. The river's floodplain is also affected by soil erosion from agriculture and mining activities. The river water is eutrophic and sediment-laden, which has impacted the area's ecology, with migratory wading birds no longer visiting the floodplain in large numbers as they did in the past.

Greenough River was named by explorer George Grey in April 1839, after George Bellas Greenough, President of the Royal Geographical Society at the time of Grey's expedition.

Greenough River offers various activities for visitors. You can hike and picnic in its deep valleys or enjoy birdwatching along its tributaries. The river's estuarine lower reaches also provide great fishing spots.

The best time to visit Greenough River is during autumn or spring when the weather is cooler and more comfortable for outdoor activities newline.