Tjaynera Falls

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Tjaynera Falls
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Location Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Coordinates 13°14′40″S130°45′28″E / 13.24444°S 130.75778°E / -13.24444; 130.75778 Coordinates: 13°14′40″S130°45′28″E / 13.24444°S 130.75778°E / -13.24444; 130.75778 [1]
Elevation103 metres (338 ft) AHD
Total height35–48 metres (115–157 ft)
Number of drops1
WatercourseSandy Creek

The Tjaynera Falls is a waterfall on the Sandy Creek that is located within the Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia.

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Location and features

The waterfall descends from an elevation of 103 metres (338 ft) above sea level in one drop that ranges in height between 35–48 metres (115–157 ft). [2] [3] Accessible by four-wheel drive trail, the falls are in the western portion of the park, 90 kilometres (56 mi) south of Darwin.

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References

  1. "Tjaynera Falls (NT)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. "Map of Tjaynera Falls, NT". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
  3. "Map of Tjaynera (Sandy Creek) Falls, NT". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 17 May 2014.