Nelson Falls

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Nelson Falls
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Nelson Falls
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Location West Coast, Tasmania, Australia
Coordinates 42°05′24″S145°43′48″E / 42.09000°S 145.73000°E / -42.09000; 145.73000 Coordinates: 42°05′24″S145°43′48″E / 42.09000°S 145.73000°E / -42.09000; 145.73000 [1]
Type Cascade
Total height30 metres (98 ft) [2]

The Nelson Falls, a cascade waterfall, is located in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Tasmanian Wilderness, in the West Coast region of Tasmania, Australia.

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Location and features

The Nelson Falls are situated in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, accessible from Queenstown, located 27 kilometres (17 mi) to the west, via the Lyell Highway through the Nelson Valley. The falls descend approximately 30 metres (98 ft). [2]

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References

  1. "Nelson Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. 1 2 "Nelson Falls". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 29 November 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2014.