Delaneys Falls

Waterfall in North West Tasmania, Australia
41°16′48″S 146°03′36″E / 41.28000°S 146.06000°E / -41.28000; 146.06000[1][2]TypePlungeTotal height25 metres (82 ft)[3]Number of drops3

The Delaneys Falls, also named[citation needed] Preston Falls, is a plunge waterfall on Preston Creek. It 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]

Delaneys Falls, Preston, Tasmania

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Delaneys Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. ^ "Preston Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  3. ^ a b "Preston Falls (Delaney's Falls)". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 2 December 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Preston & Delaneys Falls". Bushwalk Australia. 5 August 2012.
Delaneys Falls Lower Area

External links

  • Delaneys Falls, Tasmania Map at Geodata.us
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