Waterfall along the Routeburn Track. South Island, New Zealand.
A small cascade in the tranquil upper reaches of the Liffey River known as the Leap or Spout Falls (also called Albert Falls). It is the third in a series of five cascades on the upper river. Liffey river was originally known as Tellerpangger by the aboriginal inhabitants of the area, the Panninher tribe. The initial British settlers named it Penny Royal Creek after a plant that grew profusely on its banks, and the Panninher became known as the Pennyroyal Creek Tribe. Subsequently, William Bryan, an early settler in the area used his influence to rename the river to its current name during the early 19th century, after the River Liffey in his homeland Ireland. Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Great Western Tiers. Tasmania, Australia
The serene Kittil falls. We camped here this weekend and had the place all to ourselves. The falls were flowing well from autumn rains that had melted the recent early season snow. The moss which seemed as ancient as the rock it was growing on had taken on its own autumn hue. Gone are the vivid greens of summer and it won’t be long until this whole waterfall is locked down into a state of suspended animation; frozen solid for the long northern winter.
