- location Lake Lea - elevation 472 m (1,549 ft) | - elevation 818 m (2,684 ft) | |
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Lea river tasmania update september 2016
The Lea River is a steep continuous river located in the north-western region of Tasmania, Australia.
The river has an average gradient of 27 metres per kilometre (140 ft/mi) and a peak grade of 45 metres per kilometre (240 ft/mi) that flows from Lake Lea to Lake Gairdner.
The river flows during the Tasmanian winter and spring, with flow reducing over the dryer summer months.
Located in a remote wilderness area, the Lea River is the site of the annual Lea Extreme Race.
References
Lea River Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA