Chapman Falls

Southwest National ParkGPS Coords: -43.2110, 146.5983
Land Tenure: National Park

Updated on 15 Mar 2023

Chapman Falls
© 2015 - 2024 Photography: Caedence Kuepper
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Grade 5 Hike
Suitable for very experienced hikers only.

5.2km's4 Hours returnRough track, many obstacles No directional signage

Generally distinct without major modification to the ground. Encounters with fallen debris and other obstacles are likely.

Dogs are not allowed
Drones are not allowed
Not suitable for caravans
Not suitable for campervans or RV's
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About Chapman Falls

Backed by the impressive peak of Mt Chapman, Chapman Falls is an unofficially-named waterfall clearly visible from the Square Tarn Track, provided there has been adequate recent rainfall to swell the small drainage feeding the falls. 

The Square Tarn Track is a rough bush track but is well marked with pink ribbons, and climbs steeply from the trailhead to gain 500 metres before emerging above the treeline onto a plateau. On the plateau the track becomes narrow, overgrown and very wet and muddy, before arriving at a cairn at a minor highpoint. From this cairn it is possible to see the top of Chapman Falls, but a short off track scramble to the edge of the escarpment provides the most all-encompassing views. While the falls are impressive after rain, they really serve only as a bonus to the spectacular panoramas of the valley, as well as Mt Picton, Chapman and the various other peaks of the area on a clear day. 

Driving Directions

Take the West Picton Road heading towards Farmhouse Creek and the Eastern Arthur Traverse, making a right turn onto the signed Picton Spur 1 just after the culvert over Cook Creek. 2 kilometres further, take another right onto Picton Spur 1/2. While the roads to this point are passable in a 2wd, unless you have a high clearance 4wd it is best to park at this junction and walk the last 1.5km to the trailhead, as there are substantial washouts on the spur road.

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