The Darling River: Australia's Artery

The Darling River flows entirely on the continent of Australia.

• Length: ~1,472 km (915 mi) from source (QLD/NSW border) to Murray River confluence at Wentworth, NSW.
• System: Part of Murray-Darling Basin (1M km², 14% of Australia).
• Character: Highly variable flow—boom/bust cycles, prone to drying, salinity, algae blooms.
• Significance: Indigenous (Barkindji) cultural lifeline; irrigation heartland (cotton, citrus, grapes); ecological crisis point.