Oct 17, 2021

Waterfall Bay

Updated: May 5

Waterfall Bay

Waterfall Bay is located on the Tasman Peninsula, an area of land in the southeast of Tasmania surrounded by beautiful bays and the ocean. A leisurely walk leads to the viewing platform. The highlight of the Tasman Peninsula is the stunning coastline, which includes some of the highest sea cliffs in Australia.

Waterfall Bay has spectacular views across the cliff-lined bay to a waterfall that plummets 200 metres straight into the sea after rain.

The Waterfall Bay walk is one of the 60 Great

Short Walks of Tasmania

The Walk 3.4 kilometres - 90 minutes - Grade 3

The walking track is wide, easy to follow and slightly undulating to Waterfall Bay.

There are seven lookouts for you to safely admire the incredible coastal views and the unique geological phenomena that make the Tasman coast so special.

After walking approximately 1 kilometre through the eucalypt forest, you will reach a lookout for the excellent Patersons Arch. This natural bridge is somewhat smaller than Tasman Arch but still quite dramatic.

If you look down, you will see that the rocky base is similar to the Tessellated Pavement. Continuing from Patersons Arch lookout, you will soon reach The Waterfall Bay lookout.

If you look across the cliff face, you will see the Waterfall Bay waterfall; this unique waterfall plunges directly into the ocean. The waterfall only flows after decent rainfall in the area, so you may not see it in drier months.

If you walk around to the second lookout for Water Bay, you will find information boards that detail the region's history, geology and unique underwater biology.

Notes:

A valid Tasmanian National Park pass is required.

Directions

The Waterfall Bay Walk begins at the Tasman Arch Carpark

Directions from Hobart: head east along the Tasman Highway past the airport, then turn right onto the Arthur Highway at Sorell. Continue along the highway down through the Forester Peninsula until Eaglehawk Neck.

Eaglehawk Neck is the isthmus that connects the Tasman Peninsula near the town of Dunalley and is the gateway to the Tasman Peninsula. Follow the signs to the Tasman Arch Carpark.