Phillips falls parking
| Nearest Road: | Cockatoo Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Mole Creek |
| Locality: | Meander Valley |
| Latitude: | S 41° 30′ 19″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 10′ 25″ |
| Elevation: | 640 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Road splits into two to cross creek. Park on the old (lower) road beside bridge, keeping clear of traffic. |
3 walks from Phillips falls parking
Caution
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Phillips Falls Upper cascade
| Goal: | Phillips Falls cascade |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 60 m |
| Return distance: | 120 m |
| Comment: | Cascade is visible from the bridge, but work way along clearing beside bridge for a closer look. It is also possible to approach from the west. |
References
One-off references or owner clarifications, Cockatoo Rd, Cethana, Tasmania
“… Upper Phillips Falls, or Cascades. The lower falls are a much longer bush trek…â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Phillip's Falls 2016-08-24
“… on Machinery Creek, near Mt Claude, Cethana…â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Phillips Falls - Cethana
“… a seasonal waterfall, Phillips Falls can often be a trickle.â€
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Phillips Falls Walk to base of falls
| Goal: | Phillips Falls - base |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 200 m |
| Return distance: | 400 m |
| Comment: | Start about 60m east of creek at little clearing with big wattle. Follow sparse pink ribbons wide of creek then steeply down to base of falls. |
References
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Phillip's Falls 2016-08-24
“The track to the base of the falls is very steep and slipperyâ€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Phillips Falls - Cethana
“… you will need to venture steeply down the hill area to reach the base of the falls.â€
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Phillips Falls Walk to top of falls
| Goal: | Phillips Falls - top |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 100 m |
| Return distance: | 200 m |
| Comment: | Locate clear patch under wattle 15m east of creek. Down bank straight or left to creek. Rockhop along creek side to top of falls. Return. |
References
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Phillip's Falls 2016-08-24
“the walking tracks … are quite hard to followâ€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Phillips Falls - Cethana
“… a really pleasant medium sized waterfall…â€