Liffey Falls car park
| Nearest Road: | Riversdale Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Deloraine |
| Locality: | Central Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 41′ 60″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 45′ 33″ |
| Elevation: | 550 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Forestry Tasmania |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Non-potable tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | From the Lake Highway, turn into Riversdale Rd. Note that road is narrow with tight blind bends. Uncertain drivers are recommended to use Bogan Rd car park and walk up to the falls from there. |
6 walks from Liffey Falls car park
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Big Tree Walk (Liffey Forest Reserve)
| Goal: | Big tree near Liffey Falls |
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| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 100 m |
| Return distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | Find path to Big tree from near the toilet block. It is an easy flat walk. |
References
Hikespeak, Liffey Falls in Liffey Falls State Reserve
“Stroll up the trail to a grand eucalyptus tree with a wooden viewing platform built around the base.”
Parks and Wildlife Services Website, 2020, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Liffey Falls State Reserve
“... 'Big Tree' walk to a 50 m tall gumtopped stringbark with a trunk diameter of more than 3 metres.”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 97, Number 28, Liffey Falls
“…the Big Tree, which is well worth seeing.”
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 27, Stratose
“… depicts the geological strata through which the swirling waters ... Liffey River have cut a path.”
John and Monica Chapman, 2019, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 52, Number 16, 16 Liffey Falls
“At the upper car park… walk 100m along the track to the base of a large Browntop Stringybark…”
Parks and Wildlife Services Website, Untitled, P&WS, Forestry Tasmania Track Class 2
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Liffey Falls Lookout Walk
| Goal: | Liffey Falls Lookout |
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| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | From upper car park to Lookout over the top of the falls. Return. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 97, Number 28, Liffey Falls
Chris Bishop, 2015, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Liffey Falls
40 minutes retrace route
“… viewing points for upper falls and cascades”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Liffey Falls - Liffey
“… several viewing platforms showcasing different sections of Liffey River…”
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 27, Stratose
“… depicts the geological strata through which the swirling waters ... Liffey River have cut a path.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 90, Number 39, 39 - Liffey Falls from Upstream
“… the first of a series of lookouts extending out twards the river and providing excellent views.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1992, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 88, Number 38, 38 - Liffey Falls from Upstream
“… can be viewed fro a walkway extending out onto the river.”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Liffey Falls 2017-07-15
“This video shows Quinns Creek, followed by the Liffey River flowing downstream over Liffey Falls”
Hikespeak, Liffey Falls in Liffey Falls State Reserve
“At half a kilomtre fro the start… the trail ventrues out to the cascade viewpoint…”
Tags
Liffey Falls short walk to Liffy Falls creek
| Goal: | Liffey Falls Creek |
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| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Return distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk on past the Lookout and continue gentle descent to Liffey Falls Creek Bridge. Return without going down the steps to falls base. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 97, Number 28, Liffey Falls
“Walk to the track junction down to base of falls - before the steps”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Liffey Falls - Liffey
“Liffey Falls is encased in beautiful rainforest…”
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 27, Stratose
“… depicts the geological strata through which the swirling waters ... Liffey River have cut a path.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 90, Number 39, 39 - Liffey Falls from Upstream
“Fifteen minutes from the carpark, a junction is reached…”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1992, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 88, Number 38, 38 - Liffey Falls from Upstream
“… a junction is reached… with a wooden bridge…”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Liffey Falls 2017-07-15
“This video shows Quinns Creek, followed by the Liffey River flowing downstream over Liffey Falls”
Hikespeak, Liffey Falls in Liffey Falls State Reserve
“Follow the trail down the bank above the river to an important junction.”
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Liffey Falls Walk (from main car park)
| Goal: | Liffy Falls -base |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | From upper car park to base of falls and return. |
References
Hikespeak, Liffey Falls in Liffey Falls State Reserve
“Lovely Liffey Falls fans out across a staircase of dark rocks.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 90, Number 39, 39 -Liffey Falls from upstream
Parks and Wildlife Services Website, 2020, Parks and Wildlife Services Website, P&WS, Number 42, Liffey Falls
45 minutes retrace route
“… beautiful multi-level falls nestled in deep, mossy forest beneath the … Great Western Tiers”
Raelene and Rod Newell, 2006, Thirty-Five Walks to Waterfalls in Tasmania, 1st ed., Raelene and Rod Newell, PO Box 22, Kingston Beach, Tas 7050, Page 36, Number 12, Liffey Falls
1 hour
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 97, Number 28, Liffey Falls
2015, Tastrails, TasTrails, Page 6, Number 4, Liffey falls
45 minutes retrace route
“… easier access but neglects lower sections of Liffey River.”
Chris Bishop, 2015, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Liffey Falls
“A steep descent allows access to the base of these majestic falls.”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Liffey Falls - Liffey
50 minutes retrace route
“… a cascading waterfall, stepping itself down multiple tiers…”
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 27, Stratose
“… depicts the geological strata through which the swirling waters ... Liffey River have cut a path.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1992, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 88, Number 38, 38 - Liffey Falls from Upstream
1 hour retrace route
“The main falls are viewed from their base in an attractive setting.”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Liffey Falls 2017-07-15
“This video shows Quinns Creek, followed by the Liffey River flowing downstream over Liffey Falls”
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Liffey Falls walk up to Highland Lakes Rd Lookout
| Goal: | Projection Bluff Lookout |
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| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
| Return distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Track past Big Tree. Continue on old wheeltracks to Liffey River Track. Follow river up to junction to right up to Projection Bluff Lookout car park. |
References
Cowirrie, 2015, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Liffey River
3 hours
“Follow Liffey River upstream from Main Falls carpark to Projection Bluff Lookout”
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Liffy Falls Walk down-river (west to east)
| Goal: | Bogan Rd car park |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,100 m |
| Return distance: | 8,200 m |
| Comment: | One way walk from upper car park at the falls down to Bogan Rd car park via the falls. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 2008, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 97, Number 28, Liffey Falls
1 hour 30 minutes one way pickup
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 27, Stratose
“… depicts the geological strata through which the swirling waters ... Liffey River have cut a path.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 90, Number 39, 39 -Liffey Falls from upstream
“… downstream via the old path to Gulf Rd.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1992, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 88, Number 38, 38 - Liffey Falls from Upstream
“… 15 minutes from the carpark a junction is reached…continues over the wooden bridge on the old path”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 92, Number 40, 40 -Liffey Falls from downstream
3 hours
“A gentle and scenic riverside walk to a series of picturesque waterfalls”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 1992, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 90, Number 39, 39 - Liffey Falls from downstream
3 hours
“The track is well-made, dry underfoot and largely flat…”
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Downstream of Liffey Falls - April 2017
“The track has been re-aligned up the hill slope and out of the water. Good dry track, gentle grade”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Liffey Falls 2017-07-15
“This video shows Quinns Creek, followed by the Liffey River flowing downstream over Liffey Falls”