Waterfall Bay

Tasman PeninsulaGPS Coords: -43.0622, 147.9496
Land Tenure: National Park

Tasmap Reference: 5623 Taranna

Updated on 22 Jul 2024

Waterfall Bay
© 2015 - 2024 Photography: Caedence Kuepper
image

Grade 1 Hike
Suitable for people with a disability, with assistance.

0.1km's1 minute returnWell formed track Sign posted

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

Dogs are not allowed
Drones are not allowed
Unknown if accessible with a caravan
Unknown if accessible with a campervan or RV
Share on
Rating

average rating of 6.8 out of 10

rated by 34 people

Photo Gallery

Waterfall Bay is featured in the following products

Buy it online today!

About Waterfall Bay

Waterfall Bay is one of the more unique scenic locations in Tasmania, featuring a tall waterfall plunging over 100 metres directly into the sea while being flanked by gorgeous golden cliffs. While the bay itself is always spectacular, the waterfall often slows to a mere trickle and frequently appears as nothing more than a stained black rock face, making it a location best visited after heavy rain.  

There are several ways to reach Waterfall Bay. For those with limited mobility or time it is possible to drive right up to the lookout itself via Waterfall Bay Road, however for a more satisfying hike start at Tasman Arch, and follow the well formed trail as it leads past a number of impressive lookouts to the viewpoint across from the falls. This hike is 4 kilometres return and takes around 1.5 hours to complete, but is well worth the effort. 

The final way to reach Waterfall Bay is by boat, where it is possible to get a much closer view of the falls and even go diving in the bay itself, as well as get a very different perspective on the whole area as opposed to the typically cliff-top lookouts along the trails.

Map

Avoid Private Property

Not every area in Tasmania is available for the public to explore. Watch our video tutorial to learn how to identify which areas are on public land.

Previous and Next Waterfall (Alphabetical order)

Warners Falls

The Central Plateau - Great Western Tiers

Grade 5 HikeGrade 5 Hike

Suitable for very experienced hikers only.

Weavers Creek Falls

Mt Barrow

Hike Grade Unknown

Details regarding the hike are unknown.

Waterfalls near Waterfall Bay

Shower Falls

Eaglehawk Neck

Grade 3 HikeGrade 3 Hike

Some bush walking experience recommended.

Camp Falls

Tasman Peninsula

Grade 3 HikeGrade 3 Hike

Some bush walking experience recommended.

Wughalee Falls

Tasman National Park

Grade 5 HikeGrade 5 Hike

Suitable for very experienced hikers only.