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If you’re looking for short walks in Tasmania, then you’re going to want to check out the Liffey Falls Circuit. It’s a short stroll through the mossy forest of the Central Plateau Conservation Area that takes you to see some of the most striking waterfalls in Tas.
We were desperate for a short walk in the bush on our trip to Tasmania and so we scheduled a walk to Liffey Falls.
It’s not a strenuous or long walk, but without the kids, we could have walked for 40 minutes and quietly absorb the fresh air and forest surroundings, but with kids, it can take up to an hour.
If you’re thinking of visiting Liffey Falls and the Central Plateau Conservation Area, here is everything you need to know about going and our experience visiting there.
Where is Liffey Falls, Tasmania?
Liffey Falls is a group of four multi-level cascading waterfalls on the Eastern Banks of the Liffey River in the Liffey Falls State Reserve. It was originally called the Tellerpangger by the traditional owners, the Panninher clan.
The falls are an area of historic importance, as it was where 30-60 Tasmanian aboriginal people were massacred in 1827 as revenge for killing a stockman, William Knight.
The nearest town is Liffey, in Meander Valley, and you can get there by driving via the Lake Highway and Highland Lakes Rd.
The falls are located at the end of Riverdale Road for the lower falls car park and Bogan Road for the upper falls car park. Riverdale Road is not suitable for larger vehicles such as long wheelbase vehicles, motorhomes and caravans.
They are located 203 km (2 hours 50 minutes’ drive) from Hobart or 52.6 km (45 minutes’ drive) from Launceston. Click here for rates and availability if you need a rental car.
The falls were formed when the water from the River Liffey rushed downstream, eroding the softer mudstone sediments underneath and exposing sandstone steps.
It is also said that there are tiny marine fossils embedded in the rock, so look out for some sparkly elements in the multi-level falls.
The Liffey Falls Circuit Walk
The Liffey Falls walk lies within the Liffey Falls State Reserve, an area of cool temperate rainforest, featuring myrtle, sassafras, and leatherwood on the slopes of the spectacular Great Western Tiers.
There are a few walking tracks that lead to the falls from both upstream (upper car park), and downstream.
We recommend taking the walk from the top car park,…
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