Projection Bluff Lookout parking area
| Nearest Road: | Highland Lakes Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Deloraine |
| Locality: | Central Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 43′ 9″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 43′ 34″ |
| Elevation: | 1,090 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Scenic Lookout sign at car park on Highland Lakes Rd. Raised lookout visible above bushes. |
4 walks from Projection Bluff Lookout parking area
Liffey Bluff from Projection Bluff Lookout parking
| Goal: | Liffey Bluff summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Liffey River Track to river. Upstream 10m and head uphill from cairn. Follow cairns up rock chute to top. Head SW to high point and return. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 55, Number 24, 24 - Liffey Bluff
3 hours retrace route
“Follow the rock cairns carefully, taking care not to release rocks onto your walking companions…â€
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Liffey River Descent from Projection Bluff Lookout
| Goal: | Liffey Falls upper parking area |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
| Return distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow track from Lookout down to Liffey River Track. Turn left and follow down to falls parking area |
References
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Liffey Falls 2017-07-15
“This video shows Quinns Creek, followed by the Liffey River flowing downstream over Liffey Falls.â€
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Liffey River
3 hours
“Follow Liffey River down from Lake Highway to Falls car park and return.â€
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Projection Bluff Lookout walk
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| Goal: | Scenic Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 50 m |
| Return distance: | 100 m |
| Comment: | Follow well-used footpad a short distance into the bush on the east side of the highway. There are steps up to the wooden viewing platform. |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Upper Liffey falls, Berona
“… drive south along the highway until you see a sign for the Scenic Lookout.â€
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Upper Liffey Falls from Projection Bluff Lookout
| Goal: | Upper Liffey Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,100 m |
| Return distance: | 6,200 m |
| Comment: | Take path to viewing platform, then on past it to the right. Continue down to track junction. Turn right and walk up stream towards Pine Lake. Return. |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Upper Liffey falls, Berona
2 hours retrace route
“… the track is overgrown in places…â€