The Mersey River originates in Lake Meston, located within the Walls of Jerusalem National Park in Tasmania’s Central Highlands.

[4] The river gained attention in 2016 when severe flooding caused significant damage to infrastructure, including bridges and riverbanks, and created logjams in narrow sections.

[9] The upper reaches of the Mersey, within the Walls of Jerusalem National Park, are home to unique alpine flora and fauna.

The river hosts events such as the annual Devonport Regatta, which features boat racing, swimming, and woodchopping competitions.

The Henley-on-Mersey festival in Latrobe celebrates Australia Day with unique activities like ferret racing, cherry spitting, and gumboot throwing.