Guide Falls

Guide Falls
Guide Falls, in summer 2007.
Location	North West Tasmania, Australia[1]
Coordinates	41°09′00″S 145°48′00″E[2][3]
Type	Tiered–cascade
Elevation	187 metres (614 ft)[4] AHD
Total height	22–38 metres (72–125 ft)[4]
Watercourse	Guide River

The Guide Falls and Upper Guide Falls, a tiered–cascade waterfall on the Guide River, is located in the North West region of Tasmania, Australia.[1]

Guide Falls

Location and features

The waterfalls are situated about 19 km south of Burnie[5] at an elevation of 187 metres (614 ft) above sea level and descend in the range of 22–38 metres (72–125 ft).[4]

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.[6]

See also

• List of waterfalls of Tasmania

References

1. "Guide Falls reserve, Ridgley: Must do!". think-tasmania.com. 15 February 2013.
2. "Guide Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
3. "Upper Guide Falls (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
4. "Map of Guide Falls, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
5. "Guide falls". discoverburnie.net. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
6. "Guide Falls". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 27 November 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2014.