King River, Western Australia Explained

Type:other
King River
State:wa
Lga:City of Albany
Local Map:yes
Zoom:12
Coordinates:-34.9333°N 172°W
Postcode:6330
Stategov:Albany
Fedgov:O’Connor
Dist1:406
Dir1:south east
Location1:Perth
Dist2:11
Dir2:north east
Location2:Albany

King River is a locality of the City of Albany in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The South Coast Highway runs through the locality from south-west to north-east north of the King River, while forming its western border south of it.[1] [2] It is located 406 km south east of Perth[3] and the closest populated town is Albany.

The town takes its name from the King River which is located nearby; another town, Lower King is further down river on Oyster Harbour.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SLIP Map . . maps.slip.wa.gov.au . . 17 October 2024 .
  2. Web site: NationalMap . . nationalmap.gov.au . . 17 October 2024 .
  3. Web site: Main Roads WA - Distance from Perth . 2009 . 2009-04-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080726115032/http://www2.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Internet/Regions/touring_wa/distance_perth.asp . 2008-07-26 .