Waterfalls in Tasmania

Tasmania's Best Waterfalls

Tasmania's diverse topography supports a high concentration of waterfalls, from the 104-meter plunge of Montezuma Falls to the unique hexagonal basalt columns of Dip Falls. These sites span the island’s varied ecosystems, including the UNESCO World Heritage Tasmanian Wilderness, the temperate rainforests of the north, and the rugged West Coast. Many falls, such as Liffey Falls and St Columba Falls, are reached via walking tracks through ancient fern glades, providing access to the state's significant river systems and geological formations.

Tasmania's Best Waterfalls — Map

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Lobster Falls

Two-tiered waterfall on the Lobster Rivulet, accessed via a trail through sandstone cliffs and wet forest.

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Nelson Falls

The Nelson Falls, a cascade waterfall, is located in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Tasmanian Wilderness, in the West Coast region of…

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Liffey Falls

The Liffey Falls, a series of four distinct tiered–cascade waterfalls on the Liffey River, is located in the Midlands region of Tasmania,…

D

Horsetail falls

Seasonal waterfall near Queenstown, viewed from a boardwalk cantilevered off a steep cliff face.

E

Silver Falls

Small cascade in the Dial Range near Penguin, surrounded by native forest and ferns.

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Guide Falls

Tiered waterfall on the Guide River with viewing platforms at the top and base.

G

Hardings Falls

Cascading waterfall on the Swan River within the Hardings Falls Forest Reserve in the Eastern Tiers.

H

Kia Ora Falls

Waterfall on Kia Ora Creek along the Overland Track, set within a dense rainforest.

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St Columba Falls

One of Tasmania's highest waterfalls, dropping nearly 90 meters over granite ledges in the Pyengana Valley.

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Montezuma Falls

Tasmania's highest waterfall at 104 meters, accessed via a track following the historic North East Dundas Tramway.

K

Ralphs Falls

A 90-meter single-drop waterfall in the Mt Victoria Forest Reserve with views across the Ringarooma Valley.

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Knyvet Falls

Situated on Pencil Pine Creek in the Cradle Mountain area, accessed through mossy rainforest.

M

Doone Falls

Secluded waterfall near Waratah, accessed via a trail through the Mt Bischoff region.

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Philosopher Falls

Multi-tiered waterfall on the Arthur River named after James Smith, the prospector who discovered tin at Mount Bischoff.

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Dip Falls

Two-tiered waterfall notable for its distinct hexagonal basalt columns and proximity to a historic large Eucalyptus tree.

P

Mariott Fall

Forest-enclosed waterfall on Marriott Creek, located just outside the boundary of Mount Field National Park.

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Pencil Pine Falls

Easily accessible waterfall on Pencil Pine Creek near the entrance to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.

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Liffey Falls

Tiered cascades on the Liffey River, set within a temperate rainforest at the foot of the Great Western Tiers.

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Adams Falls

Remote waterfall located near the shores of Lake Pedder in the Southwest National Park.

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