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 destination 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 by.
The Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre in Deloraine has comprehensive info on walks 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 leads into 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 Celery top and King billy pine.
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 wending its way through steep ravines.
This area is the meeting spot of three Tasmanian Aboriginal Nations and a source of ochre.
We love the Aboriginal interpretive info and art work along the track.
PINE LAKE
This 20 min return walk on the Central Plateau is board-walked and wheelchair accessible.
It meanders 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.
We like to visit Pine Lake after a trip to 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.
