Lady Barron Falls
| Lady Barron Falls | |
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Lady Barron Falls | |
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| Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia |
| Coordinates | 42°41′24″S 146°41′24″E / 42.69000°S 146.69000°ECoordinates: 42°41′24″S 146°41′24″E / 42.69000°S 146.69000°E[1] |
| Type | Tiered–cascade |
| Watercourse | Lady Barron Creek |
The Lady Barron Falls, a tiered–cascade waterfall on the Lady Barron Creek, is located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia.
Location and features
The Lady Barron Falls are situated in the Mount Field National Park, a short distance from Russell Falls, approximately 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Hobart via the Brooker and Lyell highways; and are a popular tourist attraction. The waterfall descends over horizontal marine Permian siltstone benches, while the vertical faces of the falls are composed of resistant sandstone layers.[2][3][4]
The waterfall is named in honour of Lady Clara Barron, the wife of Sir Harry Barron.
See also
References
- ↑ "Lady Barron Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ↑ "Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls". TasTrails. 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ "Mt Field National Park". Parks & Wildlife Service. Government of Tasmania. 19 April 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ "Mt Field National Park: Highlights". Parks & Wildlife Service. Government of Tasmania. 19 March 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
External links
- "Lady Barron Falls". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 29 November 2006.
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