Delaneys Falls
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| Delaneys Falls | |
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 Delaneys Falls, February 2020 | |
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| Location | North West Tasmania, Australia |
| Coordinates | 41°16′48″S 146°03′36″E / 41.28000°S 146.06000°E[1][2] |
| Type | Plunge |
| Total height | 25 metres (82 ft)[3] |
| Number of drops | 3 |
The Delaneys Falls, also named[citation needed] Preston Falls, is a plunge waterfall on Preston Creek. It is located in the North West region of Tasmania, Australia.
Location and features[edit]
The waterfall descends from the a ridge above the Gunns Plains, and descends approximately 25 metres (82 ft)[3] and flows into the Leven River near the village of Gunns Plains. The falls is signposted as Preston Falls. There is a well kept walking track from the ridge down to the lookout. It's also possible to walk to the base; however there is no formalised track.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Delaneys Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ "Preston Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ a b "Preston Falls (Delaney's Falls)". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 2 December 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Preston & Delaneys Falls". Bushwalk Australia. 5 August 2012.
External links[edit]
- Delaneys Falls, Tasmania Map at Geodata.us
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