Vanishing Falls is a ledge waterfall in South West Tasmania, Australia that drains into a sinkhole. It is on the Salisbury River in the Southwest National Park.
Description At Vanishing Falls, the Salisbury River flows over a dolerite plateau underlain by limestone. The river flows over the edge of the dolerite sill and drains straight into a cave system in the limestone, a phenomenon attributed to karst processes. The above-ground channel downstream of the plunge pool flows only during floods.
The Salisbury River is a tributary of the New River.
Access The falls are surrounded by dense scrub and are located in remote wilderness, accordingly there are no designated trails leading to the falls.
See also
List of waterfalls of Tasmania Protected areas of Tasmania
References
Further reading Skyline No. 23 - Vanishing Falls
External links Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania