- Leven Canyon
The Leven Canyon is a tourist destination on the
Leven River, Tasmania . It is located 42KM fromUlverstone . [ [http://www.theage.com.au/news/tasmania/ulverstone/2005/02/17/1108500206003.html Ulverston] ] The river runs through 300M high limestone cliffs carved through the Loongana Range, down toBass Strait . [ [http://www.nwwc.org.au/penguin_cradle_salespitch.htm Penguin Cradle Trail] ]Tourism
The Canyon is a little known tourist destination in Tasmania. However, the viewing platform offers spectacular views of Black Bluff, the Canyon it self and the surrounding areas. The viewing platform is only a short walk from the car park and only street shoes are required. As well, there are other walks in the general area, as well as barbecue and picnic facilities. The viewing platform area is managed by the
Central Coast Council . [ [http://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=278 Central Coast] ]The Central Coast Council tourism strategy is called, "Coast to Canyon", a reference to the Leven Canyon. [ [http://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/Central_Coast_Tourism_Strategy_-Executive_Summary_and_Sect_.pdf Central Coast Tourism Strategy] ]
The Penguin Cradle Trail, a bush walking track developed by the
North West Walking Club , crosses the canyon.Canyon and Bluff Working Group
The Canyon and Bluff Working Group are a group of conservationists who established themselves so as to work for the protection of the Leven Canyon, Black Bluff area. They are well supported by local businesses and other community groups. [ [http://www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/forests/tasmania/protect/#leven_canyon Leven Canyon] ] [ [http://www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/forests/tasmania/leven/ Leven] ]
Agreement was reached in 2004 with
Forestry Tasmania over logging in the area. [ [http://abc.net.au/tasmania/news/200404/s1078384.htm Tourism Council welcomes logging compromise] ]References and notes
External links
* [http://www.touringtasmania.info/leven_canyon.htm A good view of the gorge]
* [http://www.ausemade.com.au/tas/destination/l/leven-canyon-attractions.htm Some other photos]
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