Lees Paddocks parking
| Nearest Road: | Mersey Forest Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Mole Creek |
| Locality: | Central Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 49′ 59″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 11′ 35″ |
| Elevation: | 565 m |
| Management: | Sustainable Timber Tasmania |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Drive south on Mersey Forest Road past Lake Rowallan and to carpark for Lees Paddocks walk, where 4WD track heads downhill to the west beside old cattle yards. |
6 walks from Lees Paddocks parking
Devils Cauldron walk
| Goal: | Devils Cauldron |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 8,000 m |
| Return distance: | 16,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Wurragarra Creek upstream to the Cauldron. Return same way |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Devils Cauldron
7 hours retrace route
“The track is incredibly muddy in many sections…”
Craig Doumouras, Waterfalls of Tasmania - Day Trips to Waterfalls - Vol. 1, Craig Doumouras, Page 16, Number 1, Devils Couldron
9 hours retrace route
“… walk along eastern side of Wurragarra Creek. In dry periods, you will be able to wade upstream…”
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Ladder Falls walk
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| Goal: | Ladder Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 8,500 m |
| Return distance: | 17,000 m |
| Comment: | Lees Paddock track then continue on up Mersey to Ladder Creek. Climb beside creek for series of falls. Return. |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Ladder Falls
9 hours retrace route
“Easy to moderate. Some steep sections near the waterfalls”
Craig Doumouras, Waterfalls of Tasmania - Day Trips to Waterfalls - Vol. 1, Craig Doumouras, Page 16, Number 1, Ladder Falls
9 hours retrace route
“Ladder Falls is the largest of the waterfalls on Ladder Creek.”
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 52, Number 22, Lees Paddocks
“Lees Plains are at their most picturesque in September and October when the wattles flower.”
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Ladder Falls, Oxley Falls and Lewis Falls Walk
| Goal: | Ladder Falls - lower tier |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 9,000 m |
| Return distance: | 18,000 m |
| Comment: | Three worthwhile waterfalls in the Lees Paddocks area. |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Ladder Falls
9 hours retrace route
“Easy to moderate. Some steep sections near the waterfalls”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Ladder Falls 2014-12-31
“Video also contains the side trip to Oxley falls on the Mersey River”
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 52, Number 22, Lees Paddocks
“Lees Plains are at their most picturesque in September and October when the wattles flower.”
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Lees Paddocks Walk (from Mersey Forest Road)
| Goal: | Lees Paddocks |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 7,000 m |
| Return distance: | 14,000 m |
| Comment: | Take old 4WD track down to swinging bridge. Turn left over bridge and follow track. Private property so show due care. Return. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 52, Number 22, Lees Paddocks
6 hours retrace route
“An easy walk, once described as 'downhill both ways'…”
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Lewis Falls Walk (from Mersey Forest Road)
| Goal: | Lewis Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | 4WD v rough track to suspension bridge over Mersey. Walk south 1750m. Turn left at stump with small cairn on top. Follow footpad to falls. Return |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 52, Number 22, 22 - Lees Paddocks
“… the first 400m follow a 4WD track leading down from the road.”
Craig Doumouras, Waterfalls of Tasmania - Day Trips to Waterfalls - Vol. 1, Craig Doumouras, Page 14, Number 1, Lees Paddocks Track - Lewis Falls
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“Lewis Falls is the first waterfall to access on this walk… a 10 minute diversion from the main track.”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Lewis Falls - 17 Sep 2017
“The Mersey River makes two spectacular waterfalls on its way from Lees Paddocks to Lake Rowallan.”
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Lewis Falls - Mersey Forest
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… not signposted…”
Tags
Oxley Falls and Lewis Falls Walk
| Goal: | Oxley Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Return distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | 4WD track to bridge over Mersey. Walk south 1750m. Pad to left with cairn on stump to Lewis. On main pad 600m to next stump and cairn for Oxley |
References
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Ladder Falls - 31 Dec 2014
“Video also contains the side trip to Oxley falls on the Mersey River”
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 52, Number 22, Lees Paddocks
“… a minor track branches left to Oxley Falls on the Mersey River.”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Lewis Falls - 17 Sep 2017
“The Mersey River makes two spectacular waterfalls on its way from Lees Paddocks to Lake Rowallan.”
Craig Doumouras, Waterfalls of Tasmania - Day Trips to Waterfalls - Vol. 1, Craig Doumouras, Page 15, Number 1, Oxley Falls
“… second waterfall along this walk - approx 20 minutes from Lewis Falls”
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Oxley Falls, Mersey Forest
“Oxley Falls along with Lewis Falls are diversions from the main track, both of which are not signed.”