Ord River

General data
- Water type: River
- Progression: Cambridge Gulf -> Joseph Bonaparte Gulf -> Timor sea -> Indian ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Subtropical, Arid (desert)
- Continents: Australia & Oceania
- Countries: Australia
Description
The Ord River is a 651-kilometre long (405 mi) river in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. The lower Ord River and the confluence with Cambridge Gulf create the most northern estuarine environment in Western Australia. The lower reaches of the river support an important wetland area known as the Ord River Floodplain, a protected area that contains numerous mangrove forests, lagoons, creeks, flats, and extensive floodplains.