The River Lea is a steep continuous river located in the north-western region of
Tasmania
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The river has an average gradient of and a peak grade of
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Lake Lea
A lake is an area filled with water, localized in a basin, surrounded by land, and distinct from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake. Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean, although, like the much larger ...
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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.
Named places on the Lea River
See also
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List of rivers of Tasmania
References
Rivers of Tasmania
Lists of coordinates
Northern Tasmania
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