Meander Falls parking area
Nearest Road: | Meander Falls Rd |
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Nearest Town: | Meander |
Locality: | Central Highlands |
Latitude: | S 41° 43′ 25″ |
Longitude: | E 146° 32′ 42″ |
Elevation: | 610 m |
Fee: | No charge |
Management: | P&WS |
Road Surface: | Unsealed |
Car Park: | Good unsealed |
Water: | Stream |
Toilets: | Flush |
Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
Shelter: | Shelter |
Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
Comment: | Bridges have been repaired. Access good. Drive to end of Meander Falls Road. |
9 walks from Meander Falls parking area
Cleft Rock Falls and Shower Cave Falls Track
Goal: | Cleft Rock Falls |
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Grade: | Some Very Steep |
Type: | CircuitRetrace |
One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
Comment: | The walk passes Shower Cave Falls, and continues in a loop back through Split Rock |
References
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Cleft Rock Track
“Until recently this was known as 'Split Rock' track and falls.â€
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 106, Number 31, 46 - Split Rock
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Forest, myrtle stands and waterfallâ€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 8, Number 1, Split Rock - July 16, 2018
2 hours circuit retrace
“… rugged sandstone cliffs, dense rainforests, wild boulder fields and gorgeous waterfalls.â€
Chris Bishop, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Split Rock and Shower Cave Falls
“Be warned, the track between the two falls is almost vertical…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 104, Number 46, 46 - Split Rock Falls
3 hours circuit
“The main Meander Falls track continues up through Split Rock.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 102, Number 45, 45 - Split Rock Falls
3 hours circuit
“The main Meander Falls track continues up through Split Rock.â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Split Rock Falls
1 hour 30 minutes circuit
“… does require a reasonable fitness level.â€
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Cleft Rock Return Walk
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Goal: | Cleft Rock |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 1,200 m |
Return distance: | 2,400 m |
Comment: | Cross suspension bridge and follow footpad with metal markers on trees and some tags. Return from Split Rock Falls, though pad continues onwards |
References
Recent Information of track condition (as available), Cowirrie, Cleft Rock
“Until recently, this rock was known as 'Split Rock' but was renamed to avoid confusion with another.â€
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 106, Number 31, Split Rock
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 8, Number 1, Split Rock - July 16, 2018
2 hours retrace route
“Cleft Rock is the current name, but older walks may be listed as Split Rockâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 104, Number 46, 46 - Split Rock Falls
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… pass a rock overhang to the left and emerge at split rockâ€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Split Rock Falls (Cleft Rock Falls)
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… a delight to see even in low flow, but best seen in winter and spring.â€
Tags
Creature Being
Goal: | Sculpture |
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Grade: | Fairly flat |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 125 m |
Return distance: | 250 m |
Comment: | First part of track to swing bridge and the Split Rock walk. Turn back at Sculpture. If you get to the steps down , it is too far. |
References
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Creature Being
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 8, Number 1, Split Rock - July 16, 2018
“… a beautiful piece of public art hidden around the first bend of the track.â€
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Dixons Track
Goal: | Central Plateau at western end of Staggs Creek Marshes |
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Grade: | Challenging |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 3,500 m |
Return distance: | 7,000 m |
Comment: | Follow Meander Falls Track to just past Staggs Creek crossing.Track is western side of Woods-Maynard Loop, then uphill along Staggs Creek to plateau. |
References
Tastracks - A comprehensive Guide to Tasmanian walking tracks, Dixons Track - 2012
“Provides access between Meander Calley and the Central Plateau.â€
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Meander Bridge Walk
Goal: | Swing Bridge |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 150 m |
Return distance: | 300 m |
Comment: | 36 steps down to swing bridge over Meander River. Cross over if you wish and then return. |
References
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 8, Number 1, Split Rock - July 16, 2018
“… a suspension bridge carries you over the Meander River…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 104, Number 46, 46 - Split Rock Falls
10 minutes retrace route
“… the track drops to the Meander River and crosses via a fun suspension bridgeâ€
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Meander Falls Circuit
Goal: | Meander Falls base |
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Grade: | Challenging |
Type: | Circuit |
One-way distance: | 16,000 m |
Comment: | Via Meander Falls Track, then return via Split Rock Track. |
References
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Meander Falls - Meander
6 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Reasonable fitness is recommended on the hike.â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meander Falls 2016-01-08
“Video of Meander Falls during a dry periodâ€
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Meander Falls Walk
Goal: | Meander Falls base |
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Grade: | Challenging |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
Return distance: | 9,000 m |
Comment: | Listed as 7 hour return walk from car park via Meander Falls Track and return. |
References
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 3, Number 2017, March 2017 - Meander Falls
6 hours retrace route
“Total walk time, including lunch stop - 6 hours 15 minutesâ€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 44, Meander Falls
6 hours retrace route
“… it is quite rocky, and there are some steep and muddy sections.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 104, Number 30, Meander Falls
5 hours retrace route
“One day, hard, with tree roots and rocks slowing progressâ€
Chris Bishop, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Meander Falls
“The track is quite rocky and has some steep sections…â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 28, 28 - Meander Falls
“Begin on the path signed as 'Meander Falls walking track'.â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Meander Falls - Meander
6 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“Difficult - steep and slipperyâ€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meander Falls 2016-01-08
“Video of Meander Falls during a dry periodâ€
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Shower Cave Falls Walk
Goal: | Shower Falls |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 1,250 m |
Return distance: | 2,500 m |
Comment: | Return direct from Shower Cave Falls |
References
Collect from Deloraine Information Centre, Emu Bay Rd., Sculptures of the Great Western Tiers - Kooparoona Niara, Meander Valley Council, Number 29, Creature Being
“… reflects on the timeless world in which huge megafauna once graced the mountain slopes.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 106, Number 31, Split Rock
“…. Shower Cave Falls which are among dense tree canopyâ€
Chris Bishop, Discover NorthWest Tasmania, westinlet@tassie.net.au, Split Rock and Shower Cave Falls
45 minutes retrace route
“… a very pretty area…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 104, Number 46, 46 - Split Rock Falls
“…being able to walk right behind the waterfall.â€
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Woods-Maynard Loop Walk
Goal: | Woods-Maynard Bridge |
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Grade: | Long climb |
Type: | CircuitRetrace |
One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
Comment: | Take Meander Falls Track, turn off before Staggs Creek. Loop past memorial, back on Dixons Track. Return to car park on Meander Falls Track. |
References
Information Signs at the Car Park, Meander Falls
“A memorial side trip from Meander Falls Trackâ€