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 to
Lake Gairdner
Lake Gairdner is a large endorheic salt lake in the Australia, Australian state of South Australia, to the north of the Eyre Peninsula. When in flood, the lake is considered the third largest salt lake in Australia.
Description
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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
This is a partial list of rivers in Tasmania, Australia.
* Achilles
* Adams
* Albert
* Andrew
* Anne
* Anthony
* Apsley
* Arm
* Arthur
* Arve
* Badger
* Bird
* Black
* Blackman
* Bluff
* Blythe
* Boyd
* Boyes
* Braddon
* Break O'Day
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References
Rivers of Tasmania
Lists of coordinates
Northern Tasmania
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