The Davies Creek Falls is a cascade waterfall on the Davies Creek in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia.

Davies Creek Falls
Davies Creek Falls is located in Queensland
Davies Creek Falls
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LocationFar North Queensland, Australia
Coordinates17°00′29″S 145°34′51″E / 17.00806°S 145.58083°E / -17.00806; 145.58083[1]
TypeCascade
Total height100 metres (330 ft)[1]
Number of drops2
Longest drop76–75 metres (249–246 ft)[2]
Total width6 metres (20 ft)[1]
WatercourseDavies Creek

Location and features

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The falls are located within the Davies Creek National Park, south west of Cairns and descend 100 metres (330 ft) in two drops at an estimated width of 6 metres (20 ft),[1] with the longest of the two drops estimated to descend 75–76 metres (246–249 ft)[1][2] from the Atherton Tableland to the valley below.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Davies Creek Falls". World Waterfall Database. 21 May 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  2. ^ a b "About Davies Creek and Dinden". Davies Creek National Park and Dinden National Park. Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing, Government of Queensland. 13 September 2013. Archived from the original on 20 May 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
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