Nelson Falls
| Nelson Falls | |
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 Nelson Falls | |
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| Location | West Coast, Tasmania, Australia |
| Coordinates | 42°05′24″S 145°43′48″E / 42.09000°S 145.73000°ECoordinates: 42°05′24″S 145°43′48″E / 42.09000°S 145.73000°E[1] |
| Type | Cascade |
| Total height | 30 metres (98 ft)[2] |
The Nelson Falls, a cascade waterfall, is located in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Tasmanian Wilderness, in the West Coast region of Tasmania, Australia.
Location and features[]
The Nelson Falls are situated in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, accessible from Queenstown, located 27 kilometres (17 mi) to the west, via the Lyell Highway through the Nelson Valley. The falls (on the , which flows into Lake Burbury) descend approximately 30 metres (98 ft).[2]
See also[]
- List of waterfalls of Tasmania
References[]
- ^ "Nelson Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ a b "Nelson Falls". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 29 November 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
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