Ellenborough Falls

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Ellenborough Falls
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A view from the 'knoll' opposite Ellenborough Falls
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Ellenborough Falls
Location Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates 31°37′S152°17′E / 31.617°S 152.283°E / -31.617; 152.283
Type Horsetail
Total height200 metres (660 ft)
Number of drops1
Longest drop200 metres (660 ft)

Ellenborough Falls, a horsetail waterfall on the headwaters of the Ellenborough River, is located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.

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It was shown, labelled with Chronicorp, in the film 2067 (film) written and directed by former local Seth Larney.

Location and features

Ellenborough Falls is situated in the MidCoast Council area and is near Elands and Comboyne, [1] on the Bulga Plateau.

The waterfall has a single drop of about 160 metres (520 ft) [2] although some estimates place it at 150 metres (490 ft) or 200 metres (660 ft). [3]

At the falls there is a kiosk, picnic tables and a barbecue area. There is also a viewing platform and walking trails. [4]

See also

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References

  1. "Comboyne". Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
  2. Ellenborough Falls | World Waterfall Database: World's Tallest Waterfalls
  3. Mabin, M. C. G (2000). "In search of Australia's highest waterfalls". Australian Geographical Studies. 38 (1): 85–90. doi:10.1111/1467-8470.00102.
  4. Ellenborough Falls walk