Pelverata Falls

Plunging from a substantial height of around 100m, Pelverata Falls is an impressive waterfall located in the Snug Tiers Nature Reserve. Accessed via a 6km return track, the walk to the falls takes only 2 hours, although additional time is recommended to experience the area. The falls are particularly impressive after sustained rain.

Leaving the car park, the Pelverata Falls track initially hugs the perimeter of farming properties before breaking off into dense Eucalyptus forest. For the next kilometre, the trail gently undulates, passing through a section of rainforest. After rain the track here can become quite muddy and careful footing is required.

After the rainforest section, the track climbs along a large rock scree before steeply and briefly descending towards the Pelverata Falls lookout platform. To the right on the distant hill, Slippery Falls can be spotted. At the end of the track, the lookout platform provides the most remarkable views of Pelverata Falls and the creek below. Return to the carpark via the same track.

This walk is owned and managed by Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service.

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Distance: 6km return

Suggested Time: 1 – 2 hours

Difficulty: Grade 3 – moderate.

Facilities: For closest facilities see ‘Local Facilities Map‘

Access: 2WD accessible

Getting There:

From Huonville, take the Channel Highway at the Esplanade travelling towards Cygnet. After 5.1km turn left onto Pelverata Road and follow for 8.2km. Take a sharp right turn onto Crosswells Road where you will come across the Pelverata Falls Track car park after 1km.

Plan Ahead

Tasmania’s remote areas are beautiful however weather and track conditions can change suddenly. Mobile reception in many of these areas can be limited or non existent. These tracks are not Council owned or maintained.

Be prepared for the walk or activity. Plan ahead, bring enough water, check the alerts, and make sure you are comfortable with the difficulty rating.

For more information, visit the following websites:

• TasALERT – for fire, floods and other emergencies
• Tasmanian Fire Service – for planned burns
• Bureau of Meteorology
• Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service – Safety in Parks

Leave No Trace is an internationally accepted way of minimising your impacts on the places we visit. Respect wildlife, be considerate of others, dispose of your waste properly.