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Liffey Falls
Liffey Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tasmania and is located in the Liffey Falls State Reserve. The Liffey River flows through dense, cool-climate rainforest with myrtle, sassafras, and leatherwood.
The river flows over four cascades before joining the South Esk River; these can all be seen from several viewing decks along the walk.
The four waterfalls/cascades are Alexandra Falls, Hopetoun Falls, Spout Falls (or the Leap), and Victoria Falls (now known as Liffey Falls).
The Liffey Falls walk is one of the 60 Great Short Walks
of Tasmania
The Walk - 2 Kilometres Return - 45 Minutes - Grade 2
The walk to Liffey Falls starts near an information shelter in the picnic area; here, you will see information about the facilities and a track map. The Liffey Falls track has viewing areas at cascade 1, cascade 2, and cascade 3 before you reach the viewing platform for Liffey Falls.
Although they are marked as cascades one, two, and three, these three small waterfalls have names of their own: Alexandra Falls, Hopetoun Falls, and Albert Falls (or Spout Falls).
The first thing you will see along the track is a large metal sculpture named Stratose, with an information panel that states, “depict the geological strata through which the swirling waters have cut a path.” This sculpture is part of the Great Western Tiers Sculpture trail.
Walking through the lush rainforest, you will see tall eucalyptus trees and giant tree ferns arching over the track.
Approximately 500 metres into the walk, you will reach a split in the track, which brings you to the viewing area of the first cascade.
You can see the river cascading over a sandstone shelf and flowing down the river. Follow the wooden boards back to the main track until you reach a wooden platform that overlooks the second cascade.
The track goes through more lush rainforest to the third cascade; there is another wooden viewing area where you can view the cascades through the trees.
Follow the track down the bank above the river to a junction, then turn left to reach Liffey Falls (it is approx. 5 minutes from here).
The track ends at a viewing area surrounded by metal railings, where you will get a fantastic view of Liffey Falls.
There is an alternative track you can walk from the lower car park; this is a 6-kilometre (2-hour return walk) along an undulating bush track. Having done both ways, I prefer the one from the top carpark as you have lovely views of the cascades along the walk.
Directions to Liffey Falls
From Deloraine, follow Emu Bay Rd to Highland Lakes Road/Meander Valley Road/E Parade/A5 1 min. Then drive 23 kilometres from Quamby Brook Road/C503 and Bogan Road to Liffey Falls Track.
Drive along to Liffey Falls Track for 2.1 kilometres until you reach the carpark. This road is narrow and unsealed; it is suitable for 2WD vehicles. This road is not suitable for towing caravans.
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