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Wilmot River

river, Tasmania, Australia
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Wilmot River, river in northern Tasmania, Australia. It rises on the island’s Central Plateau and plunges over the plateau’s edge to flow north for approximately 30 miles (48 km) to join the River Forth. It is an important part of the Mersey Forth hydroelectric power project.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Lorraine Murray.