Wilmot River
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.
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Article Title:
Wilmot River
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
04 August 2009
Access Date:
November 14, 2026