Avondale87
Veteran
- Location
- Tasmania
- Name
- Richard
These are scans of slides of a memorable trip with my brother walking the length of the Lea River in Northwest Tasmania many years ago.
The Lea River starts and ends in our highlands.
Lake Lea drains northwards from the northern end of the Vale of Belvoir (at Middlesex on way to Cradle Mt), ending 16.3 kms downstream at what was the confluence with the Iris River at Moina. (now flooded under Lake Gairdner)
It joins the Iris River to form the Wilmot River
It would rank amongst the most scenic walks I've experienced. Truly a rewarding walk that requires much effort at times.
There are old mines along the way, beautiful forest and at that time a lovely old hut still well preserved.
The vegetation varies from open button grass plains to thick rainforest
Simply put it was wild and beautiful. The slides don't do it full justice.
Lake Lea
upper reaches just below the lake
upper reaches
Cliffs along the way
Below confluence with Falls River
There are a few waterfalls on the Lea River Lea downstream form here
start of challenging section
The main falls. There are other cascades
I imagine there are fish in the river. We tried but failed to make a catch.
For others to follow and enjoy the tranquility
Richard
Taken on a Zeiss Contaflex using Ektachrome slides
The Lea River starts and ends in our highlands.
Lake Lea drains northwards from the northern end of the Vale of Belvoir (at Middlesex on way to Cradle Mt), ending 16.3 kms downstream at what was the confluence with the Iris River at Moina. (now flooded under Lake Gairdner)
It joins the Iris River to form the Wilmot River
It would rank amongst the most scenic walks I've experienced. Truly a rewarding walk that requires much effort at times.
There are old mines along the way, beautiful forest and at that time a lovely old hut still well preserved.
The vegetation varies from open button grass plains to thick rainforest
Simply put it was wild and beautiful. The slides don't do it full justice.
Lake Lea
upper reaches just below the lake
upper reaches
Cliffs along the way
Below confluence with Falls River
There are a few waterfalls on the Lea River Lea downstream form here
start of challenging section
The main falls. There are other cascades
I imagine there are fish in the river. We tried but failed to make a catch.
For others to follow and enjoy the tranquility
Richard
Taken on a Zeiss Contaflex using Ektachrome slides