Meander Falls parking area
| Nearest Road: | Meander Falls Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Meander |
| Locality: | Central Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 43′ 25″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 32′ 42″ |
| Elevation: | 610 m |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Bridges have been repaired. Access good. Drive to end of Meander Falls Road. |
9 walks from Meander Falls parking area
Cleft Rock Falls and Shower Cave Falls Track
| Goal: | Cleft Rock Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | The walk passes Shower Cave Falls, and continues in a loop back through Split Rock |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 106, Number 31, 46 - Split Rock
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Forest, myrtle stands and waterfall”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 104, Number 46, 46 - Split Rock Falls
3 hours circuit
“The main Meander Falls track continues up through Split Rock.”
Chris Bishop, 2015, Discover North West Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Split Rock and Shower Cave Falls
“Be warned, the track between the two falls is almost vertical…”
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1992, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 102, Number 45, 45 - Split Rock Falls
3 hours circuit
“The main Meander Falls track continues up through Split Rock.”
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Cleft Rock Track
“Until recently this was known as 'Split Rock' track and falls.”
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Cleft Rock Return Walk
| Goal: | Cleft Rock |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,200 m |
| Return distance: | 2,400 m |
| Comment: | Cross suspension bridge and follow footpad with metal markers on trees and some tags. Return from Split Rock Falls, though pad continues onwards |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 104, Number 46, 46 - Split Rock Falls
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… pass a rock overhang to the left and emerge at split rock”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 106, Number 31, Split Rock
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Split Rock Falls (Cleft Rock Falls)
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… a delight to see even in low flow, but best seen in winter and spring.”
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.”
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Cleft Rock
“Until recently, this rock was known as 'Split Rock' but was renamed to avoid confusion with another.”
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Creature Being
| Goal: | Sculpture |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 125 m |
| Return distance: | 250 m |
| Comment: | First part of track to swing bridge and the Split Rock walk. Turn back at Sculpture. If you get to the steps down , it is too far. |
References
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Creature Being
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Dixons Track
| Goal: | Central Plateau at western end of Staggs Creek Marshes |
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| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
| Return distance: | 7,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Meander Falls Track to just past Staggs Creek crossing.Track is western side of Woods-Maynard Loop, then uphill along Staggs Creek to plateau. |
References
1009-2016, Tastracks - A comprehensive Guide to Tasmanian walking tracks, Dixons Track - 2012
“Provides access between Meander Calley and the Central Plateau.”
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Meander Bridge Walk
| Goal: | Swing Bridge |
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| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 150 m |
| Return distance: | 300 m |
| Comment: | 36 steps down to swing bridge over Meander River |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 104, Number 46, 46 - Split Rock Falls
10 minutes retrace route
“… the track drops to the Meander River and crosses via a fun suspension bridge”
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.”
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Meander Falls Circuit
| Goal: | Meander Falls base |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 16,000 m |
| Comment: | Via Meander Falls Track, then Return via Split Rock Track. |
References
The Information Signs at the car parking area, Meander Falls
8 minutes circuit
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Meander Falls - Meander
6 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Reasonable fitness is recommended on the hike.”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meander Falls 2016-01-08
“Video of Meander Falls during a dry period”
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Meander Falls Walk
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| Goal: | Meander Falls base |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 8,000 m |
| Return distance: | 16,000 m |
| Comment: | Listed as 7 hour return walk from car park. Via Meander Falls Track and return. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, Website, Number 44, Meander Falls
6 hours retrace route
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 104, Number 30, Meander Falls
5 hours retrace route
“One day, hard, with tree roots and rocks slowing progress”
Chris Bishop, 2015, Discover North West Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Meander Falls
“The track is quite rocky and has some steep sections…”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Meander Falls - Meander
6 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“Difficult - steep and slippery”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meander Falls 2016-01-08
“Video of Meander Falls during a dry period”
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Shower Cave Falls Walk
| Goal: | Shower Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,250 m |
| Return distance: | 2,500 m |
| Comment: | Return direct from Shower Cave Falls |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 106, Number 31, Split Rock
“…. Shower Cave Falls which are among dense tree canopy”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 104, Number 46, 46 - Split Rock Falls
“…being able to walk right behind the waterfall.”
Chris Bishop, 2015, Discover North West Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Split Rock and Shower Cave Falls
45 minutes retrace route
“… a very pretty area…”
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.”
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WoodsMaynard Loop Walk
| Goal: | Woods-Maynard Bridge |
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| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Comment: | Take Meander Falls Track, turn off before Staggs Creek. Loop past memorial, back on Dixons Track. Return to car park on Meander Falls Track. |
References
The Information Signs at the car parking area, Meander Falls