Vanishing Falls (Tasmania) facts for kids
| Location | South West Tasmania, Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 43°23′33″S 146°38′11″E / 43.39250°S 146.63639°E |
| Elevation | 390m |
| Type | Ledge |
| Total height | 70 metres (230 ft) |
| Watercourse | Salisbury River |
Vanishing Falls is a ledge waterfall in south-west Tasmania, Australia that drains into a sinkhole. It is located on the Salisbury River within the Southwest National Park.
Description
At Vanishing Falls, the Salisbury River flows over a dolerite plateau underlain by limestone. The river flows over the edge of the dolerite sill and drains straight into a cave system in the limestone, a phenomenon attributed to karst processes. The above-ground channel downstream of the plunge pool flows only during floods.
The Salisbury River is a tributary of the New River.
Access
The falls are surrounded by dense scrub and are located in remote wilderness, accordingly there are no designated trails leading to the falls.
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