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Hobart's Scenic Vistas & Falls

This collection highlights the dramatic topography surrounding Hobart, focusing on the Wellington Range and its foothills. It features diverse geological formations like the Rocking Stone and Sphinx Rock, alongside historic landmarks such as the 1811 Mount Nelson Signal Station. The list includes numerous waterfalls—ranging from the easily accessible Silver Falls to the secluded Secret Falls—and several peaks that provide vantage points over the Derwent River, Storm Bay, and the suburban landscape.

Hobart's Scenic Vistas & Falls — Kort

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A

Mount Wellington

Mount Wellington, also known as kunanyi () in palawa kani and gazetted as kunanyi / Mount Wellington, is a mountain in the south-east of…

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B

Mount Nelson Signal Station

Established in 1811, this was the first signal station in Tasmania, used to communicate shipping movements between the mouth of the Derwent River and Hobart.

C

Myrtle Gully Falls

Located on the Myrtle Gully Track, this waterfall is surrounded by lush ferns and towering mountain ash trees.

D

Strickland Falls

A small waterfall in the foothills of Wellington Park, accessible via a short walk from Strickland Avenue.

E

Gentle Annie Falls

Located along the Pipeline Track, this site features a historic sandstone weir once used for Hobart’s water supply.

F

Rocking Stone

A massive dolerite boulder situated on the Organ Pipes Track that can be rocked slightly by hand.

G

Sphinx Rock Lookout

A sandstone lookout offering panoramic views of Hobart, the Derwent River, and the Tasman Peninsula.

H

O'Gradys Falls

A tiered waterfall on the Hobart Rivulet, reached via the Bracken Lane fire trail.

I

Mount Stuart Lookout

Situated in the suburb of Mount Stuart, this vantage point overlooks the northern suburbs and the river.

J

Sphinx Rock

A prominent sandstone cliff on the slopes of kunanyi / Mount Wellington with views across the Derwent estuary.

K

Secret Falls

A narrow, secluded waterfall hidden in a deep gully just upstream from Myrtle Gully Falls.

L

Silver Falls

A small cascade located near Fern Tree, easily reached via the historic Pipeline Track.

M

New Town Falls

A multi-tiered waterfall on the New Town Rivulet, accessible via the Lenah Valley Track.

N

Chimney Pot Hill

An elevated area within Wellington Park featuring fire trails and views of the southern suburbs.

O

Keens Curry Hill

Notable for the large 'KEENS CURRY' sign constructed from white-painted stones on the hillside.

P

Knocklofty

A bushland reserve offering a network of trails with views of the city and kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

Q

Fossil Hill

A peak in the Wellington Range known for the presence of Permian-era marine fossils in the rock.

R

South Wellington

A rugged peak on the Wellington Range south of the main summit, characterized by alpine vegetation and dolerite boulders.

S

Mount Arthur

A mountain peak providing views over the Derwent Valley and the northern face of the Wellington Range.

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