Lea River

River Lea
River
Dan Hall and Rob Parker boofing First Drop, on their way to winning the 10th anniversary race on the Lea River.
Name origin: River Lea
Country Australia
State Tasmania
Region North-western Tasmania
Source
 - location Lake Lea
 - elevation 818 m (2,684 ft)
 - coordinates 41°30′56″S 145°56′09″E / 41.51556°S 145.93583°E / -41.51556; 145.93583
Mouth Lake Gairdner
 - elevation 472 m (1,549 ft)
 - coordinates 41°28′17″S 146°03′55″E / 41.47139°S 146.06528°E / -41.47139; 146.06528Coordinates: 41°28′17″S 146°03′55″E / 41.47139°S 146.06528°E / -41.47139; 146.06528
Location of the River Lea mouth in Tasmania

The River Lea is a steep continuous river located in the north-western region of Tasmania, Australia.

The river has an average gradient of 27 metres per kilometre (140 ft/mi) and a peak grade of 45 metres per kilometre (240 ft/mi)[1] that flows from Lake Lea to Lake Gairdner.

The river flows during the Tasmanian winter and spring, with flow reducing over the dryer summer months.

Located in a remote wilderness area, the Lea River is the site of the annual Lea Extreme Race.

Named places on the Lea River

First Drop41°28′25″S 146°02′56″E / 41.47361°S 146.04889°E / -41.47361; 146.04889 (First Drop)
Dog Leg
Screaming Plastic Surgeons
Proctologists' Twist

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.paddletasmania.canoe.org.au/default.asp?Page=15817


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