Dasher Falls Parking
| Nearest Road: | Bridle Track Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Sheffield |
| Locality: | North West |
| Latitude: | S 41° 24′ 30″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 25′ 58″ |
| Elevation: | 120 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | On Bridle Track Rd 450m NW of Bryans Bridge. Park beside plantation access road but do not block it. Clear signs on trees both sides of the main road. (parking is 100m north of old parking area) |
4 walks from Dasher Falls Parking
Dasher Basin Lookout walk (2)
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| Goal: | Dasher Basin Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Walk back about 50m on little side track beside rd. Cross bridge and road to start of track. Follow new track downhill. Turn right for Basin lookout. |
References
Bastiaan Kleynendorst, Kentish Walks, Kentish Walks, Dasher Falls
“Log in to find detailed map and instructions for Dasher Falls.â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Dasher Falls
“Turn right at foot of steps to view the catchment basin and top of falls.â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Dasher Falls - 19 July 2020
“At foot of steps turn right. Follow signs to catchment basin and top of falls. Return to steps.â€
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Dasher Falls Lookout walk (1)
| Goal: | Dasher Falls New Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Walk back about 50m on little side track. Cross bridge and road to start of track. Follow new track downhill. Turn left for Falls Lookout. |
References
Bastiaan Kleynendorst, Kentish Walks, Kentish Walks, Dasher Falls
“Log in to find detailed map and instructions for Dasher Falls.â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Dasher Falls - 19 July 2020
“At foot of steps turn left to. Follow signs to Falls Lookout and return to steps.â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Dasher Falls - 19 July 2020
“… tumbles over a short but powerful drop into the gorge below.â€
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Dasher Falls Walk old walk (4)
| Goal: | Dasher Main Falls |
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| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 250 m |
| Return distance: | 500 m |
| Comment: | From car park, walk downhill on road. Cross road to old parking area. Follow pad in past white posts to old lookout on cliff edge. Right to old track |
References
Bastiaan Kleynendorst, Kentish Walks, Kentish Walks, Dasher Falls
“Log in to find detailed map and instructions for Dasher Falls.â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Dasher Falls
15 minutes retrace route
“It is definitely not for young children.â€
A Wild Walker, Walking on the Wild Side, Page 4, Number 2017, Dasher Falls - 24 April 2017
“It's largely overgrown and not maintained, with some steep climbs and no fence…â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Dasher Falls old track
“Old track has new sign but is just as dangerous. New track reaches same place but is less risky.â€
Tags
Dasher old Lookout walk (3)
| Goal: | Dasher Falls Old Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 50 m |
| Return distance: | 100 m |
| Comment: | From car park, walk downhill on road. Cross road to old parking area. Follow pad in past white posts to old lookout on cliff edge. Caution required. |
References
Bastiaan Kleynendorst, Kentish Walks, Kentish Walks, Dasher Falls
“Log in to find detailed map and instructions for Dasher Falls.â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Dasher Falls
“… clifftop with great views of the Dasher River.â€
A Wild Walker, Walking on the Wild Side, Page 4, Number 2017, Dasher Falls - 24 April 2017
“Looking down you can see and hear the Dasher river from this great height.â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Dasher Falls old track
“This lookout is over the gorge downstream of the falls. There is no safety fence over sheer drop.â€