EXPLORE THE AREA
Cedar Cottage Meander sits at the foot of kooparoona niara / Great Western Tiers in Meander Valley.
Known as the mountains of our spirits to the Pallitorre people, this part of Tassie has a rich cultural history, world class wilderness, and exceptional produce, boutique spirits and cool climate wines.
TASSIE’S SHORT WALKS CAPITAL
kooparoona niara is a top spot for bushwalking.
Explore lush rainforests, subalpine woodlands, alpine moorlands, ancient cave systems, spectacular gorges, dolerite bluffs and abundant waterfalls.
The Great Western Tiers Conservation Area, Meander Forest Reserve, Central Plateau Conservation Area, Walls of Jerusalem National Park, Mole Creek Karst National Park, Alum Cliffs State Reserve, Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park and Liffey Falls State Reserve are all close.
The Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre in Deloraine has comprehensive info on walks and activities in the area.
Read on for some of our favourites.
MEANDER FALLS
Starting in the Meander Forest Reserve, this 4-6 hr return hike is one of Tassie’s great short walks.
The track meanders through World Heritage-listed rainforest and fragile subalpine woodland.
The falls are breathtaking as they cascade 130 metres over the escarpment and drop into a pool fringed with ancient Celery top and King billy pines.
It’s a phenomenal sight to see in winter when frozen in crystalline form.
More exquisite short walks in the Meander Forest Reserve:
Look out for the ruby red kiss of flowering Tasmanian waratah in spring and early summer
tulampanga / ALUM CLIFFS
A gentle 40 min return walk leads to a lookout over a spectacular gorge.
See the Mersey River wend its way through steep, forested ravines.
The area is the meeting place of three Tasmanian Aboriginal Nations and a source of highly prized ochre. It remains an important spiritual and cultural site today.
We love the Aboriginal cultural info and artwork along the track.
PINE LAKE
This 20 min return walk on the Central Plateau is board-walked and wheelchair accessible.
The track winds through flowering alpine shrubs and ancient Pencil pines that are some of the oldest living species on the planet.
It’s especially lovely after snow and in spring when the alpine wildflowers bloom.
We like to visit Pine Lake after waking Liffey Falls via the Upper Falls track.
MORE ADVENTURES
Tour wild caves, try goat yoga, sled down rivers, learn about Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, and interact with unique wildlife.
