| Blythe | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | North-west |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Mount Tor |
| • location | near Rabbit Plain |
| • coordinates | 41°14′55″S147°51′28″E / 41.24861°S 147.85778°E /-41.24861; 147.85778 |
| • elevation | 685 m (2,247 ft) |
| Mouth | Emu Bay,Bass Strait |
• location | Heybridge |
• coordinates | 41°04′41″S145°58′50″E / 41.07806°S 145.98056°E /-41.07806; 145.98056 |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 61 km (38 mi) |
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TheBlythe River is aperennial river located innorth-western region ofTasmania, Australia.
The river rises nearRabbit Plain on the slopes of Mount Tor and flows generally north intoEmu Bay inBass Strait, atHeybridge,[2] nearBurnie. 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]
