Meetus Falls parking area
| Nearest Road: | McKays Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Fingal |
| Locality: | East |
| Latitude: | S 41° 56′ 55″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 52′ 53″ |
| Elevation: | 640 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Sustainable Timber Tasmania |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Tank |
| Toilets: | Bush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | From Lake Leake Rd turn into M Rd. Gravel road north 10.7km, sign on right. |
4 walks from Meetus Falls parking area
Meetus Falls Long Log Walk
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| Goal: | Meetus Falls Long Log |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 150 m |
| Return distance: | 300 m |
| Comment: | Follow the first part of the track to the long log heading downhill. Return before track gets steeper for those with limited mobility. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 158, Number 28, Meetus Falls
“The track leads up a small rise before dropping down into the river valley.â€
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Meetus Falls Lookout
| Goal: | Meetus Falls Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 250 m |
| Return distance: | 500 m |
| Comment: | Turn right at fork in track. Steep rocky steps down to excellent lookout over falls. Return. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 158, Number 28, Meetus Falls
“A set of wooden steps will take you to the lookout.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 22, Number 4, Meetus Falls
“The falls are around 50m in height tumbling into a steep gorge.â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Meetus Falls - near Lake Leake
20 minutes retrace route
“… a viewing platform where you can view Meetus Falls from across the gorge.â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meetus Falls 2013-10-04
“Video of Meetus Falls - 2013â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meetus Falls 2018-05-13
“Video of Meetus Falls - 2018â€
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Meetus Falls Walk to base of falls
| Goal: | Base of Meetus Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Take left turn at fork in track. Steep wet descent to river at base of falls. Return. |
References
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 158, Number 28, Meetus Falls
45 minutes retrace route
“… the track swings to the right as it zigzags it way down towards the river …â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 22, Number 4, Meetus Falls
“The gorge below the falls is accessed by a good trackâ€
Raelene and Rod Newell, Thirty-Five Walks to Waterfalls in Tasmania, 1st ed., Raelene and Rod Newell, Page 52, Number 18, Meetus Falls
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Meetus Falls - near Lake Leake
“… to Cygnet River, and to the base of the cascades…â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meetus Falls 2013-10-04
“Video of Meetus Falls - 2013â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Meetus Falls 2018-05-13
“Video of Meetus Falls - 2018â€
Tags
Meetus River Circuit upriver of falls
| Goal: | Cygnet River |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Comment: | Track west past toilets. Cairns and orange triangles. Follow river 500m upstream to creek junction. Curve right back along broad ridge to car park. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 22, Number 4, Meetus Falls
“track… is not signposted, but has some markers.â€