Barron River River Levels

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Barron River Below Sr29-3 At Copeland reporting a streamflow rate of 16.9 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Barron River Nr Everglades with a gauge stage of 5.18 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Barron River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 9 ft, the Barron River Below Sr29-3 At Copeland.

Its length is approximately 165 kilometers and its catchment area is around 2,138 square kilometers. The river has its source in the Atherton Tablelands and flows through the Barron Gorge National Park before discharging into the Coral Sea.

The Barron River has several hydroelectric dams and reservoirs, with the most notable being the Tinaroo Dam. The dam was constructed in the 1950s and is used for flood mitigation, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.

The river has significant recreational and agricultural uses, with many farmers relying on its water for irrigation. The Barron Gorge National Park is also a popular tourist destination for activities such as whitewater rafting, swimming, and hiking.

The Barron River has a rich history, with Indigenous Australian tribes residing in the area for thousands of years. The river was named after Australian pioneer Thomas Henry Fitzhardinge Berkeley, who explored the area in the 1800s. Today, the Barron River remains an important part of the North Queensland region's ecology and economy.