Anthony River (Tasmania)

The Anthony River is a continuous-flow river situated within Tasmania's West Coast area and forms part of the Pieman River drainage basin.

Location and features

The river begins its course beneath the Tyndall Range, located on the northern inclines of the West Coast Range, where it collects outflow from Lake Huntley. It proceeds to flow to the east of Mount Murchison, Tasmania, then moves northward passing through Lake Rolleston before turning northwest through Lake Plimsoll. From there, the river advances northeast until it merges with the Murchison River (Tasmania) inside Lake Murchison.

As part of a small-scale hydroelectric project, the Anthony River was impounded, incorporating water from the Henty River. This initiative came after Hydro Tasmania discontinued its original plans to dam the Franklin and Gordon rivers, indicating a shift in regional energy development strategies.

Moreover, the river gathers drainage from glacial lakes positioned at the northern extremity of both the West Coast Range and the Tyndall area, playing a significant role in the catchment's hydrological system.