Guide Falls

Guide Falls

Guide Falls, in summer 2007.
Location North West Tasmania, Australia[1]
Coordinates 41°09′00″S 145°48′00″E / 41.15000°S 145.80000°E / -41.15000; 145.80000Coordinates: 41°09′00″S 145°48′00″E / 41.15000°S 145.80000°E / -41.15000; 145.80000[2][3]
Type Tiered–cascade
Elevation 187 metres (614 ft)[4] AHD
Total height 22–38 metres (72–125 ft)[4]
Watercourse Guide River

The Guide Falls and Upper Guide Falls, a tieredcascade waterfall on the Guide River, is located in the North West region of Tasmania, Australia.[1]

Location and features

The waterfalls are situated about 19km south of Burnie[5] at an elevation of 187 metres (614 ft) above sea level and descend in the range of 22–38 metres (72–125 ft).[4]

To access the falls from Burnie, take the road towards Cradle Mountain, and then turn right just outside the boundary of Ridgley and continue down into the gully and turn left at a posted gate sign. Once entered, the Guide River is to the right and continue to drive up the gravel road where the falls are located. The top is safe and there are great view from the fenced lookout. There is also a set of steps that lead down to the bottom of the falls. Around the vicinity there are also picnic tables and barbecue areas.[6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Guide Falls reserve, Ridgley: Must do!". http://www.think-tasmania.com. 15 February 2013. External link in |journal= (help)
  2. "Guide Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  3. "Upper Guide Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  4. 1 2 3 "Map of Guide Falls, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  5. "Guide falls". http://www.discoverburnie.net. External link in |journal= (help)
  6. "Guide Falls". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 27 November 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
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