Holwell Gorge north parking area
| Nearest Road: | Holwell Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Beaconsfield |
| Locality: | North |
| Latitude: | S 41° 15′ 22″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 46′ 26″ |
| Elevation: | 200 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Turn west from Holwell Rd at sign for Reserve. Park at turnaround at track end. |
4 walks from Holwell Gorge north parking area
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Holwell First Falls walk from northern car park
| Goal: | Holwell First Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Return distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk down gentle slope to creek, over brige, then footpad along creek bank to First Falls. Return |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Holwell Falls Beaconsfield
“… it is really just waterfall flowing down a slope. None the less, it is visually pleasing.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 82, Number 35, 35 - Holwell Gorge
“… more open and easily accessible, providing an excellent spot for a rest.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Holwell Gorge
“… gentler than the upper two falls…â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 115, Number 35, Holwell Gorge
“Forest and creek gorgeâ€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Holwell Gorge 2 April 2018
“Car park sign - 'Experienced bushwalkers only' but track is now repaired as far as First Falls.â€
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Holwell Gorge short walk to bridge at start of gorge
| Goal: | Bridge over Andersons Creek |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Return distance: | 800 m |
| Comment: | A pleasant descending walk without steps to the Bridge over Anderson Creek at the start of the Gorge. But gentle up coming back! |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 82, Number 35, 35 - Holwell Gorge
“Walk in to bridge over creek from northern car parkâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Holwell Gorge
“Well-maintained walk down to bridge over creek.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 115, Number 35, Holwell Gorge
“Forest and creek gorgeâ€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Holwell Gorge 2 April 2018
“Car park sign says 'For experienced bushwalkers only ' but track is OK as as far as First Fallsâ€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Howell Gorge Falls
“The walk… is a little uninspiring…â€
Tags
Holwell Gorge Walk from north to south
| Goal: | Kerrisons Rd car park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Return distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | One way walk through the Gorge from north car park to south car park. Landslips, flood debris, walk in creek. |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Holwell Falls Beaconsfield
“Extremely difficultâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 82, Number 35, 35 - Holwell Gorge
3 hours retrace route
“Tricky in mudâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Holwell Gorge
“… a gorge with three waterfalls and a range of vegetation…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Holwell Gorge
“… a gorge with three waterfalls and a range of vegetation…â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 115, Number 35, Holwell Gorge
3 hours retrace route
“Forest and creek gorgeâ€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Holwell Gorge 2 Apr 18
“Access from north end to First Falls has been repaired. Remainder still flood-damagedâ€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Holwell Gorge 2 Apr 18
“Through track only for very experienced bushwalkersâ€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Holwell Gorge Falls
“Extremely difficultâ€
Tags
Holwell Gorge walk past First Falls to Second Falls
| Goal: | Holwell Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk past First Falls from northern car park. Only for experience bushwalkers past First Falls. |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Holwell Falls Beaconsfield
4 hours retrace route
“... the second waterfall accessible in the Holwell Gorge State Reserve…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 82, Number 35, 35 - Holwell Gorge
“… leads down to the river and the base of the second falls…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 80, Number 34, 34 - Holwell Gorge
“… tricky in mud…â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Holwell Gorge 02 April 2018
“The track has been repaired to First Falls. Beyond that, only safe for very experienced bushwalkersâ€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Holwell Gorge Falls
“Extremely difficultâ€