Ellenborough Falls

Ellenborough Falls

A view from the 'knoll' opposite Ellenborough Falls
Location Australia
Type Horsetail
Total height 160 m
Number of drops 1
Longest drop 160 m

Ellenborough Falls is a waterfall on the headwaters of the Ellenborough River in New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Greater Taree area [1] and is near Elands and Comboyne,[2] on the Bulga Plateau.[1]

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Features

The waterfall is a horsetail waterfall and has a single drop of about 160 metres[3] although some estimates place it at 150 metres or 200 metres.[4] There are claims that it is the tallest single drop waterfall in Australia [5] and it is claimed to be the second largest waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere.[1] However there are more than 25 falls in the Southern Hemisphere with single drops greater than these falls.

Tourist facilities

At the falls there is a kiosk, picnic tables and a barbecue area. There is also a viewing platform and walking trails.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c Greater Taree City Council - Ellenborough Falls
  2. ^ Comboyne
  3. ^ Ellenborough Falls | World Waterfall Database: World's Tallest Waterfalls
  4. ^ M.C.G Mabin (2000) In Search of Australia’s Highest Waterfalls Australian Geographical Studies 38 (1) , 85–90 doi:10.1111/1467-8470.00102 http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1467-8470.00102
  5. ^ Tallest Waterfalls| Geoscience Australia
  6. ^ Exploring NSW's Mid North Coast

See also

List of waterfalls
Wallaman Falls - a waterfall with a taller drop than Ellenborough Falls