Meander Falls parking area
| Nearest Road: | Meander Falls Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Meander |
| Locality: | Meander Valley |
| 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, ed., 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, ed., 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, ed., westinlet@tassie.net.au, Page , Number , Split Rock and Shower Cave Falls
retrace route
“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, ed., Meander Valley Council, Page , 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, ed., 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), ed., Cowirrie, Page , Number , 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 |
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| 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, ed., 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, ed., Explore Australia, Page 106, Number 31, Split Rock
retrace route
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, 2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, ed., Jubec Systems and Design, Page , Number 73, Split Rock Falls, Quamby Bluff
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, ed., Meander Valley Council, Page , Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.”
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., , Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, ed., Meander Valley Council, Page , 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), ed., Cowirrie, Page , Number , Cleft Rock
“Until recently, this rock was known as 'Split Rock' but was renamed to avoid confusion with another.”
Tags
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, ed., Meander Valley Council, Page , Number , Creature Being
retrace route
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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, ed., , Page , Number , 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, ed., 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, ed., Meander Valley Council, Page , Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.”
Tags
Meander Falls Circuit
| Goal: | Meander Falls base |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | Via Meander Falls Track, then Return via Split Rock Track. |
References
, , The Information Signs at the car parking area, ed., , Page , Number , Meander Falls
8 minutes circuit
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Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., , Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, ed., Meander Valley Council, Page , Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.”
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Meander Falls Walk
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| Goal: | Meander Falls base |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
| Return distance: | 10,000 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, ed., Website, Page , Number 44, Meander Falls
6 hours retrace route
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Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, ed., 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, ed., westinlet@tassie.net.au, Page , Number , Meander Falls
retrace route
“The track is quite rocky and has some steep sections…”
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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, ed., Explore Australia, Page 106, Number 31, Split Rock
retrace route
“…. Shower Cave Falls which are among dense tree canopy”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, ed., Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 104, Number 46, 46 - Split Rock Falls
retrace route
“…being able to walk right behind the waterfall.”
Chris Bishop, 2015, Discover North West Tasmania, ed., westinlet@tassie.net.au, Page , Number , 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, ed., Meander Valley Council, Page , 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, ed., , Page , Number , Meander Falls
circuitretrace
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