Guide Falls Explained

Guide Falls
Map:Tasmania
Relief:yes
Map Width:250px
Coordinates:-41.15°N 145.8°W
Location:North West Tasmania, Australia[1]
Type:Tieredcascade
Height:22-[2]
Watercourse:Guide River

The Guide Falls and Upper Guide Falls, a tieredcascade waterfall on the Guide River, is located in the North West region of Tasmania, Australia.

Location and features

The waterfalls are situated about 19 km south of [3] at an elevation of above sea level and descend in the range of 22-.[2]

To access the falls from Burnie, take the road towards Cradle Mountain, turn right just outside the boundary of Ridgley, continue down into the gully, and turn left at the posted gate sign. Once entered, the Guide River is to the right. Continue to drive up the gravel road where the falls are located. There are a set of steps which lead down to the bottom of the falls. There are picnic tables and barbecue areas nearby.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Guide Falls reserve, Ridgley: Must do!. think-tasmania.com. 15 February 2013.
  2. Web site: Map of Guide Falls, TAS. Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. 31 May 2014.
  3. Web site: Guide falls. discoverburnie.net. 25 January 2020.
  4. Web site: Guide Falls. World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 27 November 2006. 31 May 2014.