It is alternatively known as Lhere Altera or Arletherre to the eastern Arrernte people, who are the traditional owners of much of the country it flows through.

[3][4] The river rises at The Garden on the north slopes of Mount Laughlen in the MacDonnell Ranges about 60 km (37 mi) northeast of Alice Springs and flows from there to the southeast along the north side of the MacDonnell Ranges.

Most of its water seeps away in the western part of the Simpson Desert.

It only overflows into the Hale River in very wet years.

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