Florence Falls
Florence Falls Karrimurra | |
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Location | Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, Australia |
Coordinates | 13°05′56″S 130°46′50″E / 13.09889°S 130.78056°E[1][2] |
Type | Segmented |
Elevation | 64 metres (210 ft) AHD |
Total height | 9.8–15 metres (32–49 ft) |
Number of drops | 1 |
Watercourse | Florence Creek |
The Florence Falls (Aboriginal: Karrimurra) is a segmented waterfall on the Florence Creek located within the Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Location and features
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The waterfall descends from an elevation of 64 metres (210 ft) above sea level via a series of segmented tiers that range in height between 9.8–15 metres (32–49 ft).[3] Accessed by sealed road, the falls are found near the northern boundary of the national park, approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Darwin.
A sign post at Florence Falls mentions two walks for hiking. The 'Shady Creek Walk' is graded easy with a distance of 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) return. The 'Florence Creek Walk' is also graded easy with a distance of 3.2 kilometres (2.0 mi) return. The Florence Falls plunge pool is listed as "great for a refreshing swim" besides the usual safety warnings.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Florence Falls (NT)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ "Florence Falls (NT)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ "Map of Florence Falls, NT". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
External links
[edit] Media related to Florence Falls at Wikimedia Commons
- "Florence Falls". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 5 June 2006.