Course and Features
Nymboida River rises in the northern foothills of the Barren Mountain, on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range, within Bellinger River National Park, west of Dorrigo. The river flows in a meandering course generally northeast, joined by nine tributaries including the Little Murray, Bielsdown, Blicks, Little Nymboida, and Boyd rivers, before reaching its confluence with the Mann River, below Mount Gundahl, within the Nymboida National Park. The river descends 1,250 metres (4,100 ft) over its 165 kilometres (103 mi) course.
Flowing through Nymboi-Binderay National Park from Platypus Flat to The Junction confluence with the Little Nymboida River, there is a 27 kilometres (17 mi) of rapid and pool sequences, making this a popular kayaking and white water rafting venue.
The river is also a stronghold for the endangered Eastern Freshwater cod where it is quite common in several reaches.
Waters released from the hydro-electric power station on the Nymboida River create one of Australia’s most difficult canoe courses and as such are the site of many white-water rafting competitions. Several companies offer organised rafting trips on the river.
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