Lea River

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River Lea
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Dan Hall and Rob Parker boofing First Drop, on their way to winning the 10th anniversary race on the Lea River.
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Location of the River Lea mouth in Tasmania
EtymologyRiver Lea
Location
Country Australia
State Tasmania
RegionNorth-western Tasmania
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Lake Lea
  coordinates 41°30′56″S145°56′09″E / 41.51556°S 145.93583°E / -41.51556; 145.93583
  elevation818 m (2,684 ft)
Mouth Lake Gairdner
  coordinates
41°28′17″S146°03′55″E / 41.47139°S 146.06528°E / -41.47139; 146.06528 Coordinates: 41°28′17″S146°03′55″E / 41.47139°S 146.06528°E / -41.47139; 146.06528
  elevation
472 m (1,549 ft)

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

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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 Drop 41°28′25″S146°02′56″E / 41.47361°S 146.04889°E / -41.47361; 146.04889 (First Drop)
Dog Leg
Screaming Plastic Surgeons
Proctologists' Twist

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References

  1. "Lea". www.paddletasmania.canoe.org.au. Archived from the original on 27 October 2009.