2. How is the Colo River Used?
∗ Bushwalking, canoeing, fishing, viewing natural flora
and fauna, swimming and relaxing along the waters
edge are all popular recreation activities along various
parts of the Colo River
3. What lives there and how does it
interact with the water?
∗ The Colo river is home to Australian bass and
platypus, both animals need the water to survive
5. Interesting facts
∗ The Colo river is a well kept secret mainly known by locals and
regular visitors.
∗ The Colo river is special because it is a pristine and wild river on
the border of Sydney, only 1.5 hours (65 kms) from the centre of
Sydney.
∗ The name "Colo" comes from the aboriginal word for Koala.
