Lemonthyme Lodge day parking
| Nearest Road: | Dolcoath Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Sheffield |
| Locality: | Central Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 31′ 9″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 5′ 59″ |
| Elevation: | 470 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Commercial |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Tap if open |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | 8km access road is very good, but speed limit 30kph. Day visitors are welcome but MUST sign in and out at reception . This is private property with a range of accommodation so please be considerate. |
9 walks from Lemonthyme Lodge day parking
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
For additional information about safe walking in Tasmania, go to the StepScape tab.
Big tree Loop Walk (Lemonthyme)
| Goal: | Big Tree |
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| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,600 m |
| Comment: | Follow track for No-Name Falls. At unsigned track, veer left, then right at signed track to Big Tree. Loops back past two big trees. |
References
Lemonthyme Walking Trails, Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat, Big Tree walk
45 minutes circuit
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 238, Number 77, Lemonthyme - No Name Falls
“It is requested that you register at the lodge reception before you embark on your walk.â€
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Bridal Veil Falls only Walk
| Goal: | Bridal Veil Falls |
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| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Continue past Lookout and Champagne Fallsturn off to sign for Bridal Veil Falls. This is only a short climb down to base of falls, with a good bridge |
References
Chris Bishop, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Bridal Veil Falls
2 hours retrace route
“… One of two lovely waterfalls near Lemonthyme Lodge…â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Bridal Veil Falls
2 hours retrace route
“Moderate, with some stair cases and steep climbsâ€
Lemonthyme Walking Trails, Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat, Bridal Veil Walk
“Walk up under the falls before crossing the bridge…â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 236, Number 76, Lemonthyme - Bridal Veil Falls
“It is requested that you register at the lodge reception before you embark on your walk.â€
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Bridal Veil Falls via Champagne Falls Circuit
| Goal: | Bridal Veil Falls |
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| Grade: | Very Steep |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 5,500 m |
| Comment: | Continue past Lookout to Champagne falls then on to Bridal Veil. If Champagne Falls is too steep, continue on 4WD track to Bridal Veil falls only. |
References
Lemonthyme Walking Trails, Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat, Bridal Veil and Champagne Falls
2 hours circuit retrace
“This is a beautiful circuit…â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Bridal Veil Falls
2 hours retrace route
“Access to Bridal Veil Falls and Champagne Falls along the same trackâ€
Chris Bishop, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Champagne Falls
3 hours circuit retrace
“… the first of two lovely waterfalls near Lemonthyme Lodge…â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 236, Number 76, Lemonthyme - Bridal Veil Falls
2 hours 15 minutes circuit
“It is requested that you register at the lodge reception before you embark on your walk.â€
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Champagne Falls Walk
| Goal: | Champagne Falls |
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| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,700 m |
| Return distance: | 3,400 m |
| Comment: | Long climb up ridge. Continue past Lookout. Descent is steep and slippery down to the base of the falls. Return by same route |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Champagne Falls
50 minutes retrace route
“Bush track, some steep sectionsâ€
Lemonthyme Walking Trails, Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat, Champagne Falls Walk
“… descend down the bank to these beautiful falls.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 236, Number 76, Lemonthyme - Bridal Veil Falls
“It is requested that you register at the lodge reception before you embark on your walk.â€
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Fernglade Walk (Lemonthyme Lodge)
| Goal: | Bull Creek |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 800 m |
| Comment: | Ferny walk down to river. Start in front of Lodge verandah, or walk left of Lodge to BBQ area and follow track diagonally down in front of lodge. |
References
Lemonthyme Walking Trails, Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat, Fernglade Walk
30 minutes circuit
“The Fernglade Walk, directly in front of the Retreat… along an all weather boardwalk trackâ€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 238, Number 77, Lemonthyme - No Name Falls
“It is requested that you register at the lodge reception before you embark on your walk.â€
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Lake Cethana Walk
| Goal: | Lake Cethana |
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| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk back out from day parking to start of track. Track gets progressively steeper after the end of the Loggers Loop shared track. |
References
Lemonthyme Walking Trails, Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat, Lake Cethana Walk
2 hours retrace route
“This walk is graded hard because the return trip is a long haul uphill.â€
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Lemonthyme Lookout walk
| Goal: | Lookout over Lorrina |
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| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Return distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk up track to Bridal Veil Falls as far as the lookout picnic table then return. The 4WD track is all as steep as the first part with little respite |
References
Lemonthyme Walking Trails, Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat, Fernglade Walk
“Following the track up the hill you will reach a lookout affding delightful views across the valleyâ€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 236, Number 76, Lemonthyme - Bridal Veil Falls
“It is requested that you register at the lodge reception before you embark on your walk.â€
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Loggers Loop walk
| Goal: | Track junction |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 2,300 m |
| Comment: | Start Lake Cethana Walk near entrance to Lodge. Turn right at intersection before it gets steep. Loop back to Lodge. This is a shared walk/bike track. |
References
Lemonthyme Walking Trails, Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat, Loggers Loop
45 minutes circuit
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No Name Falls Circuit Walk
| Goal: | No Name Falls |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
| Comment: | Circuit walk to No Name Falls, returning Fern Glade. However, the bridges have been washed away as of 2016 so it is no longer accessible. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 238, Number 77, Lemonthyme - No Name Falls
1 hour 45 minutes circuit
“It is requested that you register at the lodge reception before you embark on your walk.â€
Lemonthyme Walking Trails, Lemonthyme Wilderness Retreat, No Name Falls
2 hours circuit
“Please do not attempt to climb the falls from the base because the area is vulnerable to erosion.â€
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, No Name Falls
“The track to No Name falls is closed indefinitely due to flood damage to bridges and landslips.â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, No Name Falls - Lemonthyme Lodge
2 hours
“Moderate uphill walking, some climbingâ€