Wollomombi Falls
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Location | New England, New South Wales, Australia |
Coordinates | 30°31′55″S 152°02′05″E / 30.53194°S 152.03472°E[1][2] |
Type | Plunge |
Elevation | 907 metres (2,976 ft) AHD |
Total height | 150–230 metres (490–750 ft) |
Number of drops | 1 |
Longest drop | 100 metres (330 ft)[3] |
Watercourse | Wollomombi River |
The Wollomombi Falls is a plunge waterfall on the Wollomombi River in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia.
Location and features
In the
At one time they were believed to be the tallest in Australia. However, recent geographical revisions place them at second or third tallest, depending on the source, after the Tin Mine Falls in the Snowy Mountains and the Wallaman Falls, near Ingham, Queensland.[3]
Hiking tracks and campground
Several camp grounds and walking tracks are adjacent to the Wollomombi Falls and provide access to see the waterfall. Constructed by the
Edgars Lookout provides an accessible view of the gorge on the western side of the falls lookouts.[citation needed]
Facilities include drinking water, pit toilets, shelter shed, fireplace, and bush camping sites. There is also an information display.[citation needed]
See also
- List of waterfalls of Australia
References
- ^ "Wollomombi Falls". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- ^ "Wollomombi Falls (NSW)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ Government of Australia. 3 July 2002. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Map of Wollomombi Falls, NSW". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- National Parks and Wildlife Service. April 2014. pp. 7–8. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ "Wollomombi Falls". Short Walks. Chris Hann. 2008.
External links
- Northern Rivers Geology Blog - Wollomombi
- "Wollomombi Gorge and Falls picnic area". Parks: Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. National Parks and Wildlife Service.
- "Wollomombi Falls - Armidale". Destination NSW. Government of New South Wales.
- "Information about Wollomombi Falls". Your information guide to Northern NSW, Australia. November 1999.