Mehi River

The Mehi River is a perennial watercourse that is part of the Barwon catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, located in the Orana district of New South Wales, Australia.

The river rises from the Gwydir River west of Pallamallawa, and flows generally west and west-southwest, joined by eight minor tributaries, before reaching its confluence with the Barwon River near Collarenebri. It descends 82 metres (269 ft) over its 314 kilometres (195 mi) course.[2]

The river which branches off at the Tareelaroi Weir was previously known as the Gwydir River or Meei River.[1] The Geographical Names Board of New South Wales officially named Mehi as the 160 kilometres (99 mi) tributary of the Gwydir River in 1975 ending years of confusion over the naming of this section.[3]

In 1889 a timber bridge was erected over the Mehi River at Moree. Another bridge was built over Mehi River, Moree in April 1960. A bridge over the Mehi River, west of Moree, was completed in December 1995. A total of four bridges cross the Mehi River in Moree; two of these bridges are low-level and subject to flooding.

The area adjoining the river has numerous attractive riverside parks, golf links and reserves. The Mehi River jetty at Moree is a popular spot for water sports.