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 descend approximately 30 metres (98 ft).[2]
See also
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.
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