Westmorland Falls parking
| Nearest Road: | Wet Caves Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Mole Creek |
| Locality: | Central Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 36′ 55″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 24′ 16″ |
| Elevation: | 420 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | The car park is on the right just after entering the bush at the end of the long straight on Wet Cave Rd. |
2 walks from Westmorland Falls parking
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Westmorland Falls Walk
| Goal: | Westmorland Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,700 m |
| Return distance: | 3,400 m |
| Comment: | Track is well built, but last section to falls can be extremely muddy. Note: Track is through private forest as far as 'mailbox', then National Park. |
References
Chris Bishop, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Lobster, Montana and Westmoreland Falls
Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Number 17, Walking to Westmorland Falls
3 hours 40 minutes retrace route
“The serious mud began after the second bridge.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 106, Number 47, 47 - Westmorland Falls
2 hours retrace route
“The track now bypasses the first picnic area listed in this book due to new trackwork.â€
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Westmorland Falls
2 hours retrace route
“… to be enjoyed by the mildly adventurous who don't mind a little rough going…â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 58, Number 18, 18 Westmorland Falls
1 hour 15 minutes retrace route
“Due to tree fall and storm damage the track's positon does alter so follow the track markers.â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Westmorland Falls 2015-01-26
“Video of the falls after the 2016 floodsâ€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Westmorland Falls 2015-01-26
“Video of the falls before the 2016 floodsâ€
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Number 1, Westmorland Falls track
Raelene and Rod Newell, Thirty-Five Walks to Waterfalls in Tasmania, on website, Raelene and Rod Newell, Number 46, Westmorland Falls track
2 hours retrace route
“A very attractive waterfall with several cascadesâ€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Westmorland Falls, Mole Creek
1 hour 50 minutes retrace route
“It is very easy to drive past the carpark … due to lack of signage.â€
Tags
Westmorland short walk to forest lookout
| Goal: | Forest lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 650 m |
| Return distance: | 1,300 m |
| Comment: | Walk 600m on track to cross ferny creek on duckboard. Forest lookout about 50m further on right. Return. A gentle walk with views into rainforest. |
References
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Westmorland Falls
“02Jan17: Track is in good order as of this date.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 58, Number 18, 18 Westmorland Falls
“The track rises very gently, crosses a gully then rises further…â€
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Number 1, Westmorland Falls track