Coburg Lake Waterfall - Coburg, Victoria
Posted by: 
themd
S 37° 44.098 E 144° 58.300
55H E 321269 N 5821653
A stunning waterfall created by the formation of Coburg Weir on The Merri Creek.
Waymark Code: WM99E4
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 07/18/2010
Views: 14
The weir was originaly constructed in 1915 with the help from nearby prisoners of HM Pentridge Prison.
The area was a very popular swimming area with small wading pools, large swimming pools and a kiosk.
It is still a popular picnic area today.
Location of the waterfall:
Cnr Murray Rd/Newlands Rd
Coburg, Vic Australia
3058
Coordinates of parking: S 37° 44.058 E 144° 58.320
Type / features of structure: Spillway
Estimated height in feet: 10
Estimated height in meters: 3.00
Estimated width in feet: 190
Estimated width in meters: 60
River/stream/lake/reservoir: Merri Creek
Fees: Not Listed
Flow dates: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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