Blencoe Falls

Blencoe Falls

Blencoe Falls, pictured in 2005
Location Far North, Queensland, Australia
Coordinates 18°13′27″S 145°32′23″E / 18.22417°S 145.53972°E / -18.22417; 145.53972Coordinates: 18°13′27″S 145°32′23″E / 18.22417°S 145.53972°E / -18.22417; 145.53972[1][2]
Type Segmented
Elevation 517 metres (1,696 ft) AHD [3][4]
Total height 320 metres (1,050 ft)[4]
Number of drops 2
Longest drop 230 metres (750 ft)[4][5]
Watercourse Blencoe Creek

The Blencoe Falls is a segmented waterfall on the Blencoe Creek, located in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia.

Location and features

The falls are situated in the Girringun National Park near Tully, approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of a confluence with the Blencoe Creek and the Herbert River. From an elevation of 517 metres (1,696 ft) above sea level,[3] the falls descend 320 metres (1,050 ft)[4] in an initial drop of approximately 90 metres (300 ft) and they cascade for another 230 metres (750 ft) to the base of the gorge.[5]

The falls can be accessed by road from Mount Garnet on the Kennedy Highway. The Kirrama Range Road from Kennedy on the Bruce Highway also provides access from the coast to the falls. This road is now opened and is accessible by 4WD and high clearance vehicles. For the latest information relating to the state of Kirrama Range Road contact Cassowary Coast Council. Blencoe Falls lookout is approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi) west of Kennedy.[6]

The traditional custodians of the land surrounding the Blencoe Falls are the Indigenous Australian Warungnu peoples.[5]

The second season of Survivor was filmed in an area close to the falls.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Blencoe Falls (QLD)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. ↑ "Blencoe Falls (entry 3166)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Blencoe Falls, QLD". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Blencoe Falls". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 19 May 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 "Blencoe Falls, Girringun National Park". Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. Government of Queensland. 4 July 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2009.
  6. ↑ "Places and Drives - The Southern Tropics - Blencoe Falls 4WD Route". Wet Tropics Management Authority. Retrieved 17 September 2009.

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