Westmorland Falls — Attraction in Caveside

In the surrounding hills of Mole Creek runs the Mersey River. It plummets down the rocks rugged face and then continues its journey towards the sea. It is surrounded by man ferns and trees like towers, that cast shadows below, creating a magnificent spectrum of greenery. The rocks cool the water as it flows past, and the gentle trickling is drowned out by the roar of the crashing water. When the sun comes out, it cuts through the mist and leaves traces of light in the air. A precarious log lays dead over the crag of the falls, supported by some small stones. Birds silently glide over the top, and only their cries break through the crashing water. Before the cold makes your nose numb, the smell of the earth floods your nose. When night falls, the temperature tumbles below freezing, but the water continues to flow. The birds vanish into the woodlands, as they shelter from the harsh bellowing wind. Fossils sit by the water, always seen but never taken. But when the sun finally rises in the morning the runners flock in for their morning jog, some sprinting, and some plodding along the track, leaving it muddy for the Asian tourists who slip and slide when they come to take selfies. When the wind gusts pick up, the trees sway violently, and branches plunge down to the ground after cracking. Rosellas perch themselves in trees, talking about the political and economic state of the world, and kookaburras cackle at...

Westmorland falls are just past Chudleigh. I love the directions - Caveside road into Wet Caves road. Turn left when you reach Honeycomb caves.

What a beautiful 2 hour return walk, albeit a little muddy. But the mud was worth it - the falls are magnificent. But the special find was the incredible amount of fossils in the rocks below the waterfall. The tree ferns are enormous and so amazingly beautiful. We had this beautiful, amazing, spectacular place all to ourselves.

The falls are in Mole Creek Karst National Park. A National Parks pass is required to enter.

This is cave territory, too. Mole creek caves are not far away and are guided walks. Honeycomb caves are for experienced cavers only, so we decided that it wasn’t for us. In Tasmania, you do not need to put yourself at risk. There are so many other things you can see and do that you don’t need to. Waterfalls are a classic example. Why would you risk your life at a difficult falls to walk around when there’s waterfalls like this one that are a grade 2 walk. Plus, there are dozens of them.

I hope you enjoy this video. It is one of the most beautiful falls I have seen.

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If you are looking for a nice short hike Westmorland Falls has you covered. Family friendly, with multiple things to see for all ages along the way.

The walk itself is 4ks round trip. The track is moderately flat 80% with some small sections of ups and downs. Along the way you'll cross over multiple bridges, boarded walk-ways and stone climbing steps. I took in all the walk had to offer at a relatively slow pace and was at the falls in 40mins, spending 30mins there I was back within 2hrs easily. There was one or two places the track can get muddy if it's rained recently.

PROS: Easy track Family friendly for all ages Multiple bridges and boardwalks Gorgeous falls with recent rain Sound of running water for 50% of the track 🤗

CONS 600m before the main carpark the track gets a little rough, I wasn't in a 4wd so parked there and walked the 600m. If you do the same its the hardest part of the walk don't give up, No pets allowed, No...