Ellenborough Falls
| Ellenborough Falls | |
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A view from the 'knoll' opposite Ellenborough Falls | |
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| Location | Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°37′S 152°17′E / 31.617°S 152.283°ECoordinates: 31°37′S 152°17′E / 31.617°S 152.283°E |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Total height | 160 metres (520 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Longest drop | 160 metres (520 ft) |
Ellenborough Falls, a horsetail waterfall on the headwaters of the Ellenborough River, is located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
Location and features
Ellenborough Falls is situated in the Greater Taree area[1] and is near Elands and Comboyne,[2] on the Bulga Plateau.[1]
The waterfall has a single drop of about 160 metres (520 ft)[3] although some estimates place it at 150 metres (490 ft) or 200 metres (660 ft).[4]
At the falls there is a kiosk, picnic tables and a barbecue area. There is also a viewing platform and walking trails.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 Greater Taree City Council - Ellenborough Falls
- ↑ Comboyne
- ↑ Ellenborough Falls | World Waterfall Database: World's Tallest Waterfalls
- ↑ Mabin, M. C. G (2000). "In search of Australia’s highest waterfalls". Australian Geographical Studies 38 (1): 85–90. doi:10.1111/1467-8470.00102.
- ↑ Exploring NSW's Mid North Coast
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