Delaneys Falls

Delaneys Falls
Delaneys Falls, in 2006
Location North West Tasmania, Australia
Coordinates 41°16′48″S 146°03′36″E / 41.28000°S 146.06000°E / -41.28000; 146.06000Coordinates: 41°16′48″S 146°03′36″E / 41.28000°S 146.06000°E / -41.28000; 146.06000[1][2]
Type Plunge
Total height 25 metres (82 ft)[3]
Number of drops 3

The Delaneys Falls, dually–named[1][2] as the Preston Falls, a plunge waterfall on an unnamed watercourse, is located in the North West region of Tasmania, Australia.

Location and features

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Delaneys Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. 1 2 "Preston Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  3. 1 2 "Preston Falls (Delaney's Falls)". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 27 November 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  4. ↑ "Preston & Delaneys Falls". Bushwalk Australia. 5 August 2012.
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