Apsley River (Tasmania) Explained

The Apsley River is a river in Tasmania, Australia. The river flows into the Tasman Sea.

History

The river is named after Lord Apsley, Earl Bathurst.

The river had serious flooding in 1922.[1] The river catchment and the Douglas River were visited by wilderness photographers in the 1980s.

The river has been a feature of the Douglas-Apsley National Park[2] [3]

Politics

The river gave its name to the former electoral division of Apsley.

See also

References

41.9885°N 148.2174°W

Notes and References

  1. News: A GENERAL RAIN. . . CXVI . 17,054 . Tasmania, Australia . 31 May 1922 . 8 April 2024 . 8 . National Library of Australia.
  2. Web site: Douglas-Apsley National Park Tasmania Travel Guide . 2024-04-07 . Tasmania . en-AU.
  3. Web site: Apsley River Waterhole and Gorge Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania . 2024-04-07 . parks.tas.gov.au.