Lilydale Falls car park
| Nearest Road: | Golconda Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Lilydale |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 41° 13′ 50″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 12′ 35″ |
| Elevation: | 160 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | From Lilydale, take Golconda Rd north about 2 km. Reserve well marked on east side of road. |
5 walks from Lilydale Falls car park
Lilydale Falls Picnic Area walk
| Goal: | Over river park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 200 m |
| Return distance: | 400 m |
| Comment: | From car park follow track towards falls. Just before railway bridge, turn left to cross river on footbridge. Explore picnic area and return. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 38, Number 10, 10 Lilydale Falls
“Continue north briefly to where the track divides - left leads over a bridge to a picnic area.â€
Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Number 9, Walking to Lilydale Falls
“…metal footbridge … led to additional picnic tables…â€
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Lilydale Falls walk to creek bridge
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Second River Bridge |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 200 m |
| Return distance: | 400 m |
| Comment: | From picnic area follow track under railway bridge and along river to creek bridge. Beyond that it is not wheel friendly. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 38, Number 10, 10 Lilydale Falls
“Follow a wide track long the southern bank of Second River to a bridge - track then becomes stepsâ€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Lilydale Falls - Lilydale
“… a well maintained path…â€
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Lilydale Lower Falls Walk
| Goal: | Lilydale Lower Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 300 m |
| Return distance: | 600 m |
| Comment: | Follow track under railway bridge to first falls. View from platform or decend steps to base. Return. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 38, Number 10, 10 Lilydale Falls
“Climb steps past some large eucalypt trees… descend steps to the base of the first waterfall…â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Lilydale Falls - Lilydale
“… a staircase that takes you … to the base of the waterfall.â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Lilydale Falls 2014-08-10
“This video follows the Second River downstream from the upper falls.â€
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Lilydale track to top of upper falls
| Goal: | Top of Lilydale Upper Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | From end of formed track continue on footpad up cliff to top of falls. However, this is slippery and not recommended, especially for children. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 38, Number 10, 10 Lilydale Falls
“It is not marked, but the foot pad starts just before the lookout platform at the base of 2nd falls.â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Lilydale Falls 2014-08-10
“This video follows the Second River downstream from the upper falls.â€
Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Walking to Lilydale Falls
“Just before the upper falls viewing platform, a rough and steep track climbed up hill to the left.â€
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Lilydale Upper Falls Walk
| Goal: | Lilydale Upper Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 400 m |
| Return distance: | 800 m |
| Comment: | Follow track under railway bridge. Track is flat to bridge and then many steps to reach lower falls and then upper falls. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 36, Number 12, 12 - Lilydale Falls
20 minutes retrace route
“A short, easy and fairly level walk to two small but pleasant waterfalls.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 36, Number 12, 12 - Lilydale Falls
20 minutes retrace route
“A short, easy and fairly level walk to two small but pleasant waterfalls.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 38, Number 10, 10 Lilydale Falls
30 minutes retrace route
“Take care on the steps which can be slipperyâ€
Launceston City Council, Trails in and around Launceston, Launceston City Council - now out of print, Page 27, Number 23, Lilydale Falls
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Lilydale Falls - Lilydale
10 minutes retrace route
“… two waterfalls a short walking distance from each other…â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Lilydale Falls 2014-08-10
“This video follows the Second River downstream from the upper falls.â€
Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Number 9, Walking to Lilydale Falls
1 hour retrace route
“..two falls accessible by a short walk along a well-made track.â€