It runs along the eastern side of the Simpson Desert, and drains water from Eyre Creek, the Diamantina and Georgina rivers from Goyder Lagoon, carrying it into Lake Eyre during its infrequent floods.
This river runs parallel to the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert, absorbing water from Eyre Creek, the Diamantina and Georgina rivers, and guiding it into Lake Eyre during its rare overflow events.