Waterfalls of Tasmania

Tasmania (TAS) is the only "Island State" in Australia. However, the state is also proudly proclaimed the "Natural State" (just check out their license plates) as it features some of the largest tracts of untouched wilderness in the country. In fact, the Tasmanian Wilderness that dominates much of western and southwestern Tasmania is a World Heritage Area. In the northern end of this wilderness is the very popular Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair National Park featuring the strangely-shaped peak of Cradle Mountain itself.

Situated in the so-called Roaring 40s latitude (similar to New Zealand), the island is usually subject to a very wet climate. Thus, it is a haven for waterfall lovers looking for something contrasting Australia's dry and arid Outback reputation. Among its collection of waterfalls are the tall ones such as St Columba Falls and Montezuma Falls. In addition, there are graceful and curtainous cascades such as Russell Falls, Nelson Falls, and Liffey Falls. Meanwhile, there are waterfalls featured in city parks such as Oldaker Falls and Hogarth Falls.

In addition to the state's waterfalls, there are also other attractions to make it even harder for you to figure out how to spend your time here. Among some of these attractions are the Port Arthur Historical Site, Launceston's Cataract Gorge, the peace and quiet of St Helens, and the coastal formations near Dootown (a town neighboring blowholes, arches, and coastal views where you doo have opportunities to take many photos).

Even though our time spent in the spring of 2006 in Tasmania just so happened to have followed one of their driest winters on record, many waterfalls were flowing. However, most of them didn't have quite the volume that appeared normal for them. In fact, even a few were dry. Thus, our waterfall experience was adversely impacted and we hope you will have a better waterfall viewing experience than what we've encountered.

WATERFALLS

Snug Falls	Pelverata Falls	Slippery Falls
Adamsons Falls	Lost Falls	Meetus Falls
Mathinna Falls	Evercreech Falls	St Columba Falls
Ralphs Falls	Lilydale Falls	Liffey Falls
Champagne Falls	Bridal Veil Falls	Preston Falls
Oldaker Falls	Guide Falls	Waratah Falls
Pencil Pine Falls	Knyvet Falls	Crater Falls
Montezuma Falls	Hogarth Falls	"Queenstown Falls"
Nelson Falls	Victoria Valley Falls	Russell Falls
Lady Barron Falls