Quaile Falls parking
| Nearest Road: | Dove River Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Devonport |
| Locality: | Western Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 33′ 45″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 1′ 24″ |
| Elevation: | 750 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Private |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | From Cradle Mt Rd, approx 2km in on Dove River Rd. Right at junction. Parking soon after. This is private property. |
3 walks from Quaile 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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Quaile Falls Walk to base of falls
| Goal: | Quaile Falls - base |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Track south to top of falls, and then 'negotiate your way to base of the waterfall'. Dangerous and slippery, with track right next to cliff. |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Quaile Falls - Daisy Dell
2 hours retrace route
“… dangerous and slippery, with a steep climb down in many sections. Also very unforgiving …â€
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Quaile Falls Walk to top of falls
| Goal: | Quaile Falls - top |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow track south following ribbons on trees. After about 400m it will be parallel to a creek, and then beside Olivia Creek to top of Falls. Return |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Quaile Falls - Daisy Dell
2 hours retrace route
“… a large waterfall, with a plunge of approximately 90 metres.â€
website, Bushwalk Australia, http://bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=12274
2 hours retrace route
“It is an easy walk but the last short section from top to bottom of falls is poorly marked and steepâ€
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Upper Quaile Falls Walk
| Goal: | Upper Quaile Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 800 m |
| Return distance: | 1,600 m |
| Comment: | Follow Track south (ribbons on trees) When you can hear Olivia Creek, work across to creek and upstream to Upper Quaile Falls. Return. |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Quaile Falls - Daisy Dell
“.. The small and gorgeous unofficially named 'Upper Quaile Falls'.â€