Lea River Explained

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.

Named places on the Lea River

First Drop -41.4736°N 146.0489°W
Dog Leg
Screaming Plastic Surgeons
Proctologists' Twist

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lea . www.paddletasmania.canoe.org.au . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091027175608/http://www.paddletasmania.canoe.org.au/default.asp?Page=15817 . 2009-10-27.