StepScape

What is StepScape?

This site is working towards showing every published Tasmanian day walk on a single map.

StepScape is a work in progress, currently showing 2,212 of an estimated 3,000 published bushwalks in Tasmania.

StepScape is also available as an app for iPhone and iPad.

Read about what the StepScape app does differently from this website.

Caution

This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references provided.

Most of the references made every attempt at accuracy but did not guarantee it. Some are books that are now out of print, so information that was once accurate may not remain so. Changes may include:

  • Land becoming private or reserved
  • Tracks being damaged or rehabilitated
  • Road access being blocked
  • Bad weather or bushfires temporarily making a walk unsafe
Sites to check before you walk How do I get started?

Every pin on the map represents a car park with at least one known walk. Click on the pins for information. Or, click on the Filter tab above to only show the walks that interest you.

Every walk includes a References section listing the books, brochures or websites that mention it. Consult those sources for more information.

What are the latest additions?

Latest car park

Mount Saddleback 4WD parking

Latest walk

Mount Saddleback Track by 4WD

Latest change

Added 2WD and 4WD parking options for Mount Saddleback.

Updated on

2023-07-18

Who made this website?

The StepScape website was created by Cowirrie, a small software development company in Launceston. We take information and present it so it is accessible and useful to people. Our other work includes the SepiaScape guide to historic Tasmania and the PBPhonics app for basic English literacy practice.

We have also taken some of these walks ourselves, and written comprehensive walk reports about them.

Data Entry

Jan Horton

Programming

Michael Horton

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Google Maps JavaScript API

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jQuery, used under the MIT License

jQuery CSV, used under the MIT License

jQuery UI, used under the MIT License

jQuery UI Touch Punch, used under the MIT License

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Ralphs Falls car park

Nearest Road:Mt Victoria Rd
Nearest Town:Ringarooma
Locality:North East
Latitude:S 41° 18′ 42″
Longitude:E 147° 50′ 34″
Elevation:810 m
Fee:No charge
Management:P&WS
Road Surface:Narrow unsealed
Car Park:Good unsealed
Water:Stream
Toilets:Bush
Toilet Accessibility:No access
Shelter:Shelter
Picnic Table:Picnic table
Comment:From Tasman Hwy, take Carisbrook Lane to Legerwood, then Ringarooma Rd to Ringarooma. Continue SE on New River Rd, fork left to Mt Victoria Rd. Narrow winding road up to picnic area on plateau.

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4 walks from Ralphs Falls car park

Cashs Falls walk to base

Goal:Base of Cashs Falls
Grade:Challenging
Type:No defined route
One-way distance:4,500 m
Comment:This hike is not for the faint-hearted… only for those with lots of experience in traversing steep slopes… There is no track.

References

Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, About Cashs Falls

6 hours no defined route
“Very steep, extreme”

Tags

Bush
River/Creek/Lake
Waterfall/Cascade
No track

Cashs Gorge Lookout Walk

Goal:Cashs Gorge lookout
Grade:Fairly flat
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:850 m
Return distance:1,700 m
Comment:Turn east on track from carpark. Follow sign to Cashs Gorge Lookout (beware steep descent at end for unstable walkers) and return.

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Ralph Falls

“… a delightful lookout above Cashs Gorge.”

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 186, Number 57, Ralph Falls

“The main view of Cashs Gorge and waterfalls below”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 36, Number 9, 09 Ralph Falls

“Below is the wild, steep valley of Cashs Gorge which contains several waterfalls… not very obvious..”

Tags

Bush
Views
Gorge
Waterfall/Cascade
Historic relics
Boardwalk
Formed track

Ralphs Falls and Cashs Gorge Circuit

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.

Goal:Cashs Gorge lookout
Grade:Moderate
Type:Circuit
One-way distance:2,000 m
Comment:Start on west side of car park. Follow circuit which returns to east side of car park. Side tracks on way to Ralphs Falls lookout and Cash's Gorge.

References

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 186, Number 57, Ralph Falls

2 hours circuit
“a long silvery thread of water sliding almost vertically some 100m down a twisted dolerite rock wall”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 36, Number 9, 09 Ralph Falls

1 hour retrace route
“… crossing the two creeks that feed the waterfalls on timber bridges.”

C. Booth, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Ralph's Falls

1 hour retrace route
“… clear views out to the productive New River Valley.”

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 50, Ralphs Falls

50 minutes retrace route
“A streaming ribbon of water and sweeping views across picturesque farmland… an easy rainforest walk”

Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Ralphs Falls

50 minutes circuit
“… one of Tasmania'a highest waterfalls…”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 58, Number 23, 23 - Ralphs Falls and Cashs Gorge

1 hour retrace route
“An easy track through very exciting country…”

Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 58, Number 23, 23 - Ralphs Falls and Cashs Gorge

1 hour 20 minutes retrace route
“… an excellent view of this spectacular waterfall.”

Tags

Bush
Views
Waterfall/Cascade
Historic relics
Boardwalk
Foot pad
Rainforest
60 Great Short Walks

Ralphs Falls Walk

Goal:Ralphs Falls
Grade:Moderate
Type:Retrace route
One-way distance:550 m
Return distance:1,100 m
Comment:Follow main track (west side of carpark) past toilet. Take left turn across bridge at sign to lookout. Updated track, new lookout over falls. Return.

References

Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Ralph Falls

20 minutes retrace route
“A short and easy walk through a delightfully mossy rainforest … one of Tasmania's highest waterfalls”

Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 186, Number 57, Ralph Falls

“a long silvery thread of water sliding almost vertically some 100m down a twisted dolerite rock wall”

John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 36, Number 9, 09 Ralph Falls

“The lookout provides an excellent view of the very tall Ralphs Falls as well as a smaller fall …”

C. Booth, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Ralph's Falls

20 minutes retrace route
“… lush myrtle forest… falls pummet 100m of vertical drop…”

Raelene and Rod Newell, Thirty-Five Walks to Waterfalls in Tasmania, 1st ed., Raelene and Rod Newell, Page 64, Number 24, Ralphs Falls

“Suitable for families with young children.”

Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Ralphs Falls

“… one of Tasmania'a highest waterfalls…”

Tags

Bush
Views
Waterfall/Cascade
Historic relics
Formed track
Rainforest