Wollomombi Falls

Wollomombi FallsWollomombi Falls, near Armidale, N.S.W., Austl.

Wollomombi Falls, set of two cataracts on the Wollomombi River, a headstream of the Macleay River, in northeastern New South Wales, Australia. The falls are situated 22 miles (35 km) east of Armidale in the New England Range of the Eastern Highlands. The Wollomombi Falls rank among the highest in the world, with an uninterrupted leap of 1,100 feet (335 m) and a total fall of 1,580 feet (480 m).

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Wollomombi Falls
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 18 August 2017
Access Date: February 22, 2025