Lea River
River in Tasmania, Australia
41°30′56″S 145°56′09″E / 41.51556°S 145.93583°E / -41.51556; 145.93583
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The River Lea is a steep continuous river located in the north-western region of Tasmania, Australia.
The river has an average gradient of 27 metres per kilometre (140 ft/mi) and a peak grade of 45 metres per kilometre (240 ft/mi)[1] that flows from Lake Lea to Lake Gairdner.
The river flows during the Tasmanian winter and spring, with flow reducing over the drier summer months.
Located in a remote wilderness area, the Lea River is the site of the annual Lea Extreme Race.
Named places on the Lea River
| First Drop | 41°28′25″S 146°02′56″E / 41.47361°S 146.04889°E / -41.47361; 146.04889 (First Drop) |
| Dog Leg | |
| Screaming Plastic Surgeons | |
| Proctologists' Twist |
See also
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References
- ^ "Lea". www.paddletasmania.canoe.org.au. Archived from the original on 27 October 2009.
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River systems and rivers of Tasmania, Australia
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