North Para River

North Para River
Origin	near Eden Valley
Mouth	confluence with the South Para River at Gawler
Basin countries	Australia
Length	70-75km
Source elevation	540m
Basin area	710km²

The North Para River originates in the Barossa Ranges near Eden Valley and follows a meandering path through the Barossa Valley, firstly north to the east of Angaston, then arcs around to the southwest to pass through the towns of Nuriootpa and Tanunda, before merging with the South Para River in Gawler forming the Gawler River.

The North Para River catchment is one of the key watersheds in the northern Mount Lofty Ranges. It plays a very important role in the economy of South Australia, providing much of the water used by viticulture in the Barossa Valley. Its waters are also used for livestock production, cereal cropping and recreation.

Tributaries

• Angaston Creek
• Jacobs Creek
• Lyndoch Creek
• Greenock Creek
• Walkers Creek