Smoko Road parking at Mother Cummings Rivulet
| Nearest Road: | Smoko Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Meander |
| Locality: | Great Western Tiers |
| Latitude: | S 41° 41′ 55″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 32′ 37″ |
| Elevation: | 600 m |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | The bridge is no longer there. Only cross stream if safe, and if forecast has been obtained as if cut off, it is difficult to get back. Note that there is a track north from car park as an alternative |
5 walks from Smoko Road parking at Mother Cummings Rivulet
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Chasm Falls Walk
| Goal: | Chasm Falls |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Cross rivulet if it is safe to do so (no bridge). Follow 4WD track then signs to falls. Return same way. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, ed., Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 106, Number 47, 47 - Chasm Falls
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“This track climbs to a high point, then contours round the valley, close to the top of the hill…”
, 2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, ed., Jubec Systems and Design, Page , Number 41, Lower Chasm Falls - Meander State Forest
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… the first part of the journey involving crossing the river by foot.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, ed., Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 106, Number 47, 47 - Chasm Falls
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
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Dell Track Circuit via Cleft Rock Track
| Goal: | Intersection of Dell Track and Upper Stone Hut Track |
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| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 8,500 m |
| Comment: | Smoko Track to Dell Track. At Cleft Rock Track, head downhill to Meander Falls car park for pick up. |
References
, 1009-2016, Tastracks - A comprehensive Guide to Tasmanian walking tracks, ed., , Page , Number , Dell track
“… follows below escarpment linking Ironstone Track, Stone Hut Track and Cleft Rock track.”
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Dell Track Short Circuit via Stone Hut Track
| Goal: | Intersection of Dell Track and Lower Stone Hut Track |
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| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 7,000 m |
| Comment: | Smoko Track to Dell Track. Turn downhill onto Stone Hut Track to pickup point at old quarry. |
References
, 1009-2016, Tastracks - A comprehensive Guide to Tasmanian walking tracks, ed., , Page , Number , Dell track
“… follows below escarpment linking Ironstone Track, Stone Hut Track…”
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Mother Cummings Rivulet Walk, eastern side
| Goal: | Bridge over Mother Cummings Rivulet |
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| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Tagged foot pad from car park, or uphill wheeltracks a little further east. Follow until it veers away from river. Contou west back to riverside pad. |
References
, 2014, Cowirrie Commentary, ed., Cowirrie, Page , Number 5, Walking along Mother Cummings Rivulet
3 hours retrace route
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Smoko Falls Walk
| Goal: | Smoko Falls |
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| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Paddle stream. Old road till sign to falls north. Cross back over stream. Tags north till falls visible to west. Return, or follow river track south. |
References
, 2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, ed., Jubec Systems and Design, Page , Number 71, Smoko Falls - Meander State Forest
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“Crossing the river by foot can be tricky due to moss covered rocks being very slippery.”
, , Touring Tasmania, ed., , Page , Number , Smoko Falls - The Great Western Tiers
retrace route
“The elusive Smoko Falls.”