Quaile Falls

Daisy DellGPS Coords: -41.5715, 146.0273
Land Tenure: Regional Reserve

Tasmap Reference: 4039 Pencil Pine

Quaile Falls
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Grade 5 Hike
Suitable for very experienced hikers only.

4km's2 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
Unknown if accessible with a caravan
Unknown if accessible with a campervan or RV
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About Quaile Falls

Situated on Olivia Creek in the Middlesex, a short drive from Cradle Mountain, Quaile Falls is a large waterfall, with a plunge of approximately 90 metres. From Cradle Mounain Road (C132), access to Quaile Falls is via Dove River Road, a relatively unkept vehicle track that takes you into the waterfall area. Various unauthorised signage has been placed by volunteers to guide people where to go to access the falls, and where the walking track begins. The signs are not very large, and care will need to be taken when driving, to ensure you don't veer the wrong way.

The track is reasonably well marked with ribbons hanging from trees guiding you the way to the very top of Quaile Falls. After about 15 minutes into your hike, you will begin to hear Olivia Creek, with small cascades providing gorgeous photographic opportunities for any enthusiast with a camera. If you leave the track and work your way to Olivia Creek, and then stroll upstream briefly, you will reach the small and gorgeous unofficially named 'Upper Quaile Falls'.

Once you return back to the main walking track, a further 10 minutes hiking will take you to the very top of Quaile Falls. From the top of the waterfall, you get the opportunity to stand right at the cliff's edge, with stunning views into the gorge area below, and beyond. At this point you then have to negotiate your way to the base of the waterfall. This part of the hike is dangerous and slippery, with a steep climb down in many sections. It is also very unforgiving should you fall due to the track being right next to cliff faces. Extreme care should be taken.

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