Nelson Falls
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Waterfall in Tasmania, Australia
LocationWest Coast, Tasmania, Australia
Total height30 metres (98 ft)[2]
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| Location | West Coast, Tasmania, Australia |
| Coordinates | 42°05′24″S 145°43′48″E / 42.09000°S 145.73000°E / -42.09000; 145.73000[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.
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 Nelson River, which flows into Lake Burbury) descend approximately 30 metres (98 ft).[2][3][4]
See also
- List of waterfalls
- List of waterfalls in Australia
Media related to Nelson Falls at Wikimedia Commons
References
- ↑ "Nelson Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- 1 2 "Nelson Falls". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 29 November 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ Brian Harrod (2017), Nelson Falls, Tasmania, retrieved 4 March 2023
- ↑ Brian Harrod (2017), Nelson Falls, Tasmania, retrieved 4 March 2023
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