South Australian Rivers - Light River
Outlet/Basin: Coast
Course: 164km
Mouth Coordinates are S34.57868 E138.35949
The Light River rises on the northern slopes of the Mount Lofty Range below Waterloo and flows generally south through the localities of Steelton, Marrabel, Hamilton, and Hansborough. It flows westerly past Kapunda, Linwood, Hamley Bridge, Mallala, and Lower Light. The river reaches its mouth and enters the Gulf St Vincent through a mangrove estuary. The river descends 447 metres over its 164km course.
The following creeks and rivers flow into the Light River: Gilbert River, Julia Creek, St Kitts Creek, Tothill Creek and Pine Creek.