Leven Canyon, Natural limestone canyon in Northern Tasmania, Australia.
Leven Canyon is a deep limestone gorge in northern Tasmania where the Leven River flows through towering rock walls. The cliff face drops more than 275 meters, and visitors can see into the ravine from several viewing platforms.
The limestone formations developed over millions of years as the river constantly wore away the stone and carved deeper into the bedrock. This slow geological process began long before people arrived in Tasmania and continues today.
The reserve shows how much the region values protecting its native animals and their homes. You can feel how untouched the landscape is and how important places like this are for Tasmania's future.
Several walking tracks of different difficulty levels lead through the area, from short walks to longer forest paths. Wear good shoes since the paths can be slippery, especially after rain.
The canyon floor supports rare fern species that grow only in damp forests and live nowhere else in the world. These specialized plants thrive in the high moisture environment at the bottom of the ravine.
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