Ralphs Falls car park
| Nearest Road: | Mt Victoria Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Ringarooma |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 41° 18′ 42″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 50′ 34″ |
| Elevation: | 810 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | Bush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No access |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | From Tasman Hwy, take Carisbrook Lane to Legerwood, then Ringarooma Rd to Ringarooma. Continue SE on New River Rd, fork left to Mt Victoria Rd. Narrow winding road up to picnic area on plateau. |
4 walks from Ralphs Falls car park
Cashs Falls walk to base
| Goal: | Base of Cashs Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 4,500 m |
| Comment: | This hike is not for the faint-hearted… only for those with lots of experience in traversing steep slopes… There is no track. |
References
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, About Cashs Falls
6 hours no defined route
“Very steep, extreme”
Tags
Cashs Gorge Lookout Walk
| Goal: | Cashs Gorge lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 850 m |
| Return distance: | 1,700 m |
| Comment: | Turn east on track from carpark. Follow sign to Cashs Gorge Lookout (beware steep descent at end for unstable walkers) and return. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Ralph Falls
“… a delightful lookout above Cashs Gorge.”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 186, Number 57, Ralph Falls
“The main view of Cashs Gorge and waterfalls below”
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 36, Number 9, 09 Ralph Falls
“Below is the wild, steep valley of Cashs Gorge which contains several waterfalls… not very obvious..”
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Ralphs Falls and Cashs Gorge Circuit
| Goal: | Cashs Gorge lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Start on west side of car park. Follow circuit which returns to east side of car park. Side tracks on way to Ralphs Falls lookout and Cash's Gorge. |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 186, Number 57, Ralph Falls
2 hours circuit
“a long silvery thread of water sliding almost vertically some 100m down a twisted dolerite rock wall”
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 36, Number 9, 09 Ralph Falls
1 hour retrace route
“… crossing the two creeks that feed the waterfalls on timber bridges.”
C. Booth, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Ralph's Falls
1 hour retrace route
“… clear views out to the productive New River Valley.”
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 50, Ralphs Falls
50 minutes retrace route
“A streaming ribbon of water and sweeping views across picturesque farmland… an easy rainforest walk”
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Ralphs Falls
50 minutes circuit
“… one of Tasmania'a highest waterfalls…”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 58, Number 23, 23 - Ralphs Falls and Cashs Gorge
1 hour retrace route
“An easy track through very exciting country…”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 58, Number 23, 23 - Ralphs Falls and Cashs Gorge
1 hour 20 minutes retrace route
“… an excellent view of this spectacular waterfall.”
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Ralphs Falls Walk
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
For additional information about safe walking in Tasmania, go to the StepScape tab.
| Goal: | Ralphs Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 550 m |
| Return distance: | 1,100 m |
| Comment: | Follow main track (west side of carpark) past toilet. Take left turn across bridge at sign to lookout. Updated track, new lookout over falls. Return. |
References
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Ralph Falls
20 minutes retrace route
“A short and easy walk through a delightfully mossy rainforest … one of Tasmania's highest waterfalls”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 186, Number 57, Ralph Falls
“a long silvery thread of water sliding almost vertically some 100m down a twisted dolerite rock wall”
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 36, Number 9, 09 Ralph Falls
“The lookout provides an excellent view of the very tall Ralphs Falls as well as a smaller fall …”
C. Booth, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Ralph's Falls
20 minutes retrace route
“… lush myrtle forest… falls pummet 100m of vertical drop…”
Raelene and Rod Newell, Thirty-Five Walks to Waterfalls in Tasmania, 1st ed., Raelene and Rod Newell, Page 64, Number 24, Ralphs Falls
“Suitable for families with young children.”
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Ralphs Falls
“… one of Tasmania'a highest waterfalls…”