Montezuma Falls

Williamsford (Near Rosebery)GPS Coords: -41.8388, 145.4770
Land Tenure: Permanent Timber Production Zone Land

Tasmap Reference: 3636 Dundas

Updated on 26 Jul 2024

Montezuma Falls
© 2015 - 2024 Photographer: Craig Doumouras
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Grade 2 Hike
Suitable for families with young children.

8km's2.5 hours returnWell formed track Clearly sign posted

Broad, hard surfaced track suitable for wheelchair use. Width: 1200mm or more. Well maintained with minimal intrusions

Dogs on leash allowed
Drones are not allowed
Not suitable for caravans
Suitable for campervans and RV's
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About Montezuma Falls

Montezuma Falls is one of Tasmania's largest waterfalls, with a drop of approximately 104 metres.  The area is rich in railway, and mining history, and the track to the base of the waterfall was once part of the North East Dundas Tramway.

The 4km walk takes you through very rich rainforest, with the path often wet in sections.  The track meanders through the forest, often adjacent to creeks and streams running alongside.  

Interesting Facts

The initial surveying of the tramway was initiated in 1895, and by 1897, the first section of the tram way being used. The official opening of the tram way from Zeehan to Williamsford (Where the carpark area for Montezuma Falls is situtated) took place in 1898. The tram way used a narrow gauge of rail, which is why it was regarded a tram line, and not a rail line.

The waterfall was named after the Montezuma Mining Company which derived it's name from the last emperor of the Aztecs.

Today, some of the original sleepers from the tram line can be seen on your walk to Montezuma Falls, with signage encouraging you to locate them, if you can!

The falls are commonly cited as either the tallest in Tasmania, or the tallest single drop in Tasmania. While the falls are extremely tall neither of these assertions is correct. Montezuma isn't really a single drop waterfall given it cascades over three tiers, but the tallest single drop waterfall is Angel Falls in south-west Tasmania with a drop of at least 150 metres. The tallest waterfall by total drop is Minnow Falls, which cascade 200 metres over three distinct tiers. 

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