Montezuma Falls facts for kids
| Location | West Coast Range, Tasmania, Australia |
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| Coordinates | 41°49′48″S 145°28′12″E / 41.83000°S 145.47000°E |
| Elevation | 449 metres (1,473 ft) AHD |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 103–110 m (338–361 ft) |
| Number of drops | 2 |
| Watercourse | A tributary to the Pieman River |
The Montezuma Falls (formerly Osbourne Falls), a horsetail waterfall on a minor tributary to the Pieman River, is located on the West Coast Range of Tasmania, Australia.
Naming
The falls draws its name from Montezuma (1466-1520), an Aztec emperor of Mexico. A mining company called the Montezuma Silver Mining Company, formed in 1891, held leases in the area surrounding the falls.
Location and features
The Montezuma Falls are situated north-east of Zeehan, near the village of Rosebery, accessible via the Murchison Highway. The falls commence at an elevation of 449 metres (1,473 ft) above sea level and descend in the range of 103–110 metres (338–361 ft), making the falls one of the highest in Tasmania.
The 8-kilometre (5.0 mi) three-hour return walking track from the trackhead at the foot of Mount Read near Williamsford.
Images for kids
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North East Dundas Tramway at Montezuma Falls
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