Waterways
Australia's inland waterways are not a significant means of commercial transport. In the 19th century, paddle steamers were used on the Murray-Darling Basin to transport produce such as wool and wheat. However, the water levels of the inland waterways are highly unreliable, making the rivers impassable for large parts of the year. The steamers proved unable to compete with rail, and later, road transport. Traffic now on inland waterways is therefore largely restricted to private recreational craft.
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