While Queensland has the most waterfalls in the country, Tasmania is a paradise for all waterfall enthusiasts and boasts impressive waterfalls that should be on your must-see list. From bridal veil cascades to delicate streams, these natural wonders are scattered across the island state. Whether you’re looking for a place to cool off on a hot summer day or simply want to take in the beauty of nature, Tasmania’s waterfalls have something to offer all kinds of travellers.
I absolutely love exploring this state and that includes taking in all the incredible waterfalls hiding in plain sight. From roadside views to multi-day hikes, I’ve managed to narrow down the most exceptional waterfalls to check out on your next trip to Tasmania!
1. Dip Falls
Distance: 1km return
Time: 30 minutes
Rating: Grade 2
Access: Not suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Dip Falls is located in the remote region of North West Tasmania, not too far from the town of Stanley. From the car park, there are two trails leading to different lookouts which provide different perspectives of this gorgeous waterfall. A steep staircase leads to the base of the falls where you can appreciate the unique cubic-basalt formed rocks on the Dip River. For those with mobility challenges, take the second trail from the car park to view the falls from the upper lookout.
2. Nelson Falls
Distance: 1km return
Time: 30 minutes
Rating: Grade 2
Access: Suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Nelson Falls is a remarkable waterfall tumbling down into a dense rainforest, which can be reached when driving between Derwent Bridge and Queenstown. An information trail begins at the car park and takes walkers on a journey back in time to when Tasmania was a part of the great supercontinent of Gondwana. These falls are always a wonderful sight but can be especially spectacular after heavy rain!
3. Bridal Veil Falls
Distance: 5.2km return
Time: 2 hours
Rating: Grade 3
Access: Not suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Roughly two hours east of Launceston sits the picturesque Bridal Veil Falls of Moina. To access the falls, register your with the staff at the Lemonthyme Lodge and follow the uphill 4WD track past the manager’s residence. After about 40 minutes the walk levels out and will take you to the beautiful Bridal Veil Falls before it loops back and swings past Champagne Falls which is just as spectacular.
4. Montezuma Falls
Distance: 11.5km return
Time: 3 hours
Rating: Grade 2
Access: Not suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Montezuma Falls is located just outside Roseberry when driving on the West Coast and is the most visually stunning waterfall in the valley. The waterfall crashes to the ground from the 104-metre-high rockfase in three cascades, making this Tasmania’s highest waterfall. Named after a powerful Aztec emporer, this walk follows a former tramway through a wet and dense rainforest and brings you right to the base of this glorious waterfall.
5. Liffey Falls
Distance: 2km return
Time: 45 minutes
Rating: Grade 2
Access: Not suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Located in the Liffey Forest Reserve, just 50 minutes south west from Launceston, Liffey Falls is a three-tiered waterfall famous for it’s mossy rainforest scenery. Starting from the upper carpark at the end of Riversdale Road, this well maintained walking track follows the route of an old tramway used for timber hauling in the early 1900s. If you are seeking more of a challenge, you can leave your car at the lower car park and take the 6km return walk through the cool temperate rainforest.
6. Russell Falls
Distance: 1.4km return
Time: 30 minutes
Rating: Grade 1
Access: Suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Russell Falls is an impressive waterfall pouring down the slopes of Mount Field and is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. These tumultuous waters have shaped Tasmania’s first national park and were also featured on one of Australia’s first postage stamps. To reach the falls, take the easy 1.4km trail through the towering mountain ash trees. Hot tip: Plan to revisit the falls at night to admire the small glow worm grotto.
7. Horseshoe Falls
Distance: 1.6km return
Time: 50 minutes
Rating: Grade 3
Access: Not suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Horseshoe Falls is located just 10 minutes from Russell Falls and is another impressive waterfall in Mount Field National Park. Continue follow the trail past Russell Falls and up the steep staircase until you come across this stunning spot. I recommend continuing along the trail to complete the Tall Trees circuit where you’ll find Lady Barron Falls as well as some of the flowering plants on the planet!
8. Lovers Falls
Distance: 6.2km return
Time: 3 hours
Rating: Grade 4
Access: Not suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Lovers Falls is one of the most unique waterfalls in Australia. To access the falls, you must kayak downstream from Corinna along the Pieman River about 5km, until you reach a wood boardwalk on the northern side of the river. When you reach the boardwalk, it’s about a 200 metre walk to view the picturesque 40-metre-tall waterfall encased in the lush rainforest. If you don’t feel like kayaking, you can join one of the River Cruises that operate in Corinna.
9. Myrtle Gully Falls
Distance: 2km return
Time: 1.5 hours
Rating: Grade 2
Access: Not suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Tucked away in the foothills of Mount Wellington and just outside of Hobart, Myrtle Gully Falls is a gorgeous waterfall surrounded by lush green forest. Park your car at the end of Old Farm Road behind the historic Cascade Brewery and take the short 2km easy to follow trail to the falls. To see the falls at their best, try to time your visit during winter or after a large rainfall so you can enjoy more sights and sounds of waterflow.
10. St Columba Falls
Distance: 1.2km return
Time: 30 minutes
Rating: Grade 2
Access: Not suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Located within the north east corner of the state and only a 40 minute drive from the world famous Bay of Fires, St. Columba Falls is an epic waterfall not to be missed. With a drop of over 90 metres above the rainforest below, this is one of the tallest waterfalls in Tasmania and definitely one of the most picturesque. It takes only 15 minutes to walk to the lookout from the car park and you’ll navigate past some of the tallest tree ferns in the world! Once you’ve made it to the falls, you can watch the South George River tumbling down in a delightful series of steep cascades.
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