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Leichhardt Falls

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Journal of an overland expedition in Australia, from Moreton Bay to Port Essington, a distance of upwards of 3000 miles, during the years 1844–1845
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The falls are located approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) upstream from the point where the river discharges into the
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Leichhardt Falls is located in Queensland
Gulf Country
North West
Queensland
Australia
Coordinates
18°13′11″S 139°52′44″E / 18.21972°S 139.87889°E / -18.21972; 139.87889
Type
Plunge
Leichhardt River
plunge waterfall
Leichhardt River
Gulf Country
North West
Queensland
Australia
Gulf of Carpentaria
wet season
dry season
Ludwig Leichhardt
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List of waterfalls of Queensland
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