River Lea | |
Name Etymology: | River Lea |
Map Size: | 280 |
Pushpin Map: | Australia Tasmania |
Pushpin Map Size: | 280 |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of the River Lea mouth in Tasmania |
Subdivision Type1: | Country |
Subdivision Name1: | Australia |
Subdivision Type2: | State |
Subdivision Name2: | Tasmania |
Subdivision Type3: | Region |
Subdivision Name3: | North-western Tasmania |
Source1 Location: | Lake Lea |
Source1 Coordinates: | -41.5156°N 145.9358°W |
Source1 Elevation: | 818m (2,684feet) |
Mouth: | Lake Gairdner |
Mouth Coordinates: | -41.4714°N 146.0653°W |
Mouth Elevation: | 472m (1,549feet) |
Custom Label: | Reservoirs / Lakes |
The River Lea is a steep continuous river located in the north-western region of Tasmania, Australia.
The river has an average gradient of and a peak grade of [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.
First Drop | -41.4736°N 146.0489°W | |
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