St Columba Falls parking
| Nearest Road: | St Columba Falls Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Pyengana |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 41° 19′ 17″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 55′ 34″ |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Leave Tasman Highway at Pyengana on St Columba Falls Rd. Continue about 11km to end of road at the falls. |
2 walks from St Columba Falls parking
St Columba Falls Lookout
| Goal: | St Columba Falls Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | No walking |
| One-way distance: | 1 m |
| Comment: | Falls are visible from access road. Turn around by toilets and then park on side of road overlooking falls for a good view. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 34, Number 8, 08 St Columba Falls
“… continue 10m along the road past the start of the walk for a distant view of the falls.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 5, Number 4, St Columba Falls -7 Jan 2016
“The full drop of the falls is visible from the road just near start of walk.â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, St Columba Falls, Pyengana
“… somewhat limited parking along the road…â€
Tags
St Columba Falls Walk
Caution
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| Goal: | St Columba Falls base |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Falls visible from access road, but walk down track to view them close up. Long steady climb to get back up. |
References
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 34, Number 8, 08 St Columba Falls
30 minutes retrace route
“… continue 10m along the road past the start of the walk for a distant view of the falls.â€
Raelene and Rod Newell, Thirty-Five Walks to Waterfalls in Tasmania, 1st ed., Raelene and Rod Newell, Page 82, Number 32, St Columba Falls
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 5, Number 4, St Columba Falls -7 Jan 2016
30 minutes retrace route
“… trail gently descends to the falls through breathtaking rainforest ferns,â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, St Columba Falls, Pyengana
20 minutes retrace route
“… one of Tasmania's tallest waterrfalls, with a waterfall drop of over 90 metres.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, 24 - St Columbas Falls
30 minutes retrace route
“… a magnificent waterfall in a picturesque setting.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 60, Number 24, 24 - St Columbas Falls
30 minutes retrace route
“… a magnificent waterfall in a picturesque setting.â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Number 49, St Columbas Falls
30 minutes retrace route
“… cool and shady rainforest… to the base of one of Tasmania's highest falls.â€