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Lower Liffey Reserve – Lower Liffey Falls Track – Liffey River – Liffey Falls upper Track  – Liffey Falls

Wednesday 13/03/2024   Lower Liffey Reserve – Lower Liffey Falls Track – Liffey River – Liffey Falls upper Track  – Liffey Falls

                                               Liffey Falls State Reserve,  lutruwita / TASMANIA 

                                               Palawa Country       

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

Our original plan for the day was to tackle Quamby Bluff, a 4 to 5-hour return walk providing panoramic views of the Central Plateau and Great Western Tiers. However, as we reached the trailhead the cloud and mist remained low and we felt we might be wasting our time. An alternative was to drive a bit further and walk to Liffey Falls.

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Mount Field Visitor Centre Carpark – Russell Falls Creek Track – Russell Falls – Horseshoe Falls Track – Horseshoe Falls – Tall Tress Link Track -Tall Trees – Lady Barron Falls track – Lady Barron Falls

Thursday 29/02/2024   Mount Field Visitor Centre Carpark – Russell Falls Creek Track – Russell Falls – Horseshoe Falls Track – Horseshoe Falls – Tall Tress Link Track -Tall Trees – Lady Barron Falls track – Lady Barron Falls

                                           Mount Field National Park, lutruwita / TASMANIA 

                                           Palawa Country                                      

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

Our legs were fatigued after some recent long walking days but before we left Mount Field National Park we decided to complete this waterfalls walk circuit. Mount Field National Park lies within the boundaries of the Big River nation and Aboriginal people have lived in Tasmania for at least 40,000 years.

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Waterfall Bay Lookout – Tasman Coastal Trail – Waterfall Bay – Waterfall Bluff Track – Waterfall Bluff

Tuesday 20/02/2024   Waterfall Bay Lookout – Tasman Coastal Trail – Waterfall Bay – Waterfall Bluff Track – Waterfall Bluff

                                         Tasman National Park, lutruwita / TASMANIA 

                                        Palawa Country                                

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

We had a busy morning having a look at Remarkable Cave and then doing an 8km run along the scenic coastal trail towards Mount Brown. We rewarded ourselves with a lovely brunch at the Lucky Ducks Cafe in Nubeena. Afterwards, we were looking for a not too strenuous walk for our final day on the Tasman Peninsula.

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Andersons Creek – Holwell Gorge – Holwell Falls – Holwell Gorge Falls

Sunday 4/02/2024   Andersons Creek – Holwell Gorge – Holwell Falls – Holwell Gorge Falls

                                     Holwell Gorge State Reserve, lutruwita / TASMANIA

                                     Tyerrernotepanner Country                                  

Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report)

We decided to opt for Holwell Gorge walk after leaving Port Sorell on our way to Myrtle Park east of Launceston. It seemed the likely to be the least touristy of our options which it certainly proved to be. The gorge can be accessed from either end. We parked on the northern side and walked south.

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