The Edith Falls (Aboriginal Jawoyn language: Leliyn[3]) is a series of cascading waterfalls and pools on the Edith River in the Nitmiluk National Park, located approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Katherine, in the Northern Territory of Australia.
| Edith Falls Leliyn | |
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 Edith Falls after the wet season. | |
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| Location | Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Coordinates | 14°10′S 132°10′E / 14.167°S 132.167°E[1] |
| Type | Cascade |
| Elevation | 176 metres (577 ft) AHD |
| Total height | 8.7–12 metres (29–39 ft)[2] |
| Watercourse | Edith River |
The falls descend from an elevation of 176 metres (577 ft) above sea level and range in height between 8.7–12 metres (29–39 ft).[2] There are trails to the top of the escarpment, allowing visitors to view the waterfalls. Edith Falls is connected to Katherine Gorge via the 66-kilometre (41 mi) Jatbula walk. The traditional custodians of the land surrounding the waterfall are the Jawoyn people.[4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Edith Falls / Leliyn (NT)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ a b "Map of Edith Falls, NT". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ "Leliyn". Tourism. Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ "Jawoyn Land". Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
External links
edit- "Leliyn (Edith Falls)" (PDF). Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory (PDF). Government of the Northern Territory. September 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 November 2013.
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