D'Alton Falls

Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National ParkGPS Coords: -41.9082, 146.1203
Land Tenure: National Park

Tasmap Reference: 4235 Du Cane

Updated on 21 Jan 2021

D'Alton Falls
© 2015 - 2024 Photography: Caedence Kuepper
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Grade 4 Hike
Suitable for experienced hikers only.

1km's45 minutes (from overland track) returnFormed track, some obstacles Clearly sign posted

Formed earthen track, few obstacles. Generally a modified surface, sections may be hardened. Width: variable and less than 1200mm. Kept mostly clear.

Dogs are not allowed
Drones are not allowed
Unknown if accessible with a caravan
Unknown if accessible with a campervan or RV
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About D'Alton Falls

Part of the world-famous Overland Track, D'Alton (pronounced 'Dolton') Falls are one of three waterfalls that can be visited on the fifth day of the walk when coming from Cradle Mountain. The falls are one of the most impressive on the track with a 20 metre single drop, however the thing that makes it, and all the waterfalls on the Mersey River stand out is the incredible volume of water that flows over them in the winter and spring months.

The detour to D'Alton, as well as Fergusson Falls, begins about two kilometres past Du Cane Hut, approximately two hours walk from Kia Ora Hut, where most will have spent the previous night on the track. The area around the turnoff to the waterfalls contains some of the most beautiful rainforest anywhere on the Overland Track, and a keen photographer could easily spend hours in the mossy wonderland of the sidestrip, as it descends along a sometimes steep and slippery track beside an unnamed waterfall before coming to a junction after 5-10 minutes. The right fork leads to Fergusson Falls, while heading left will take you to D'Alton Falls. This final stretch of track is a little dodgy as it takes you close to some fairly nasty drop-offs, however it isn't long until it comes out at a viewing area directly across from D'Alton Falls.

The entire detour to view both D'Alton and Fergusson Falls takes approximately 45 minutes, or longer for those who spend more time photographing the incredible scenery of the area.  

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