Explore Meander Valley
Cedar Cottage Meander sits at the foot of kooparoona niara / Great Western Tiers
Known as the mountains of our spirits to the local Pallitorre people, this area has rich living heritage, world-class wilderness and exceptional produce.
TASSIE’S SHORT WALK CAPITAL
kooparoona niara is a top spot for bushwalking.
Explore lush rainforests, subalpine woodlands, alpine moorlands, ancient cave systems, spectacular gorges, dolerite bluffs and pristine rivers, lakes and waterfalls.
The Great Western Tiers Conservation Area, Meander Forest Reserve, Central Plateau Conservation Area, Walls of Jerusalem National Park, Mole Creek Karst National Park, Alum Cliffs State Reserve, Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park and Liffey Falls State Reserve are all nearby.
The Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre has lots of good info on walks and activities in the area.
Read on for some of our favourite local rambles.
MEANDER FALLS
Starting in the Meander Forest Reserve, this 4-6 hr return hike is one of Tassie’s great short walks.
The track meanders through World Heritage-listed rainforest and fragile subalpine woodlands.
The falls are breathtaking as they cascade 130 metres over the escarpment and drop into a pool fringed with ancient Celery top and King billy pines.
It’s a magical sight in winter when frozen in crystalline form.
More exquisite short walks in the Meander Forest Reserve and surrounding area:
Look out for the ruby red kiss of flowering Tasmanian waratah in spring and early summer.
tulampanga / ALUM CLIFFS
A gentle 40 min return walk to a lookout over a spectacular gorge where you can see the Mersey River wend its way through steep, forested ravines.
This area is the meeting place of three Tasmanian Aboriginal Nations and a source of highly prized ochre. It remains an important spiritual and cultural place today.
We love the Aboriginal cultural info and artwork along the track.
PINE LAKE
This 20 min return walk on the Central Plateau is board-walked and wheelchair accessible.
The track winds through flowering alpine shrubs and ancient Pencil pines that are some of the oldest living organisms on the planet.
It’s especially lovely after snow and in spring when the alpine wildflowers bloom.
We like to visit Pine Lake after exploring Liffey Falls via the Upper Falls track.
MORE ADVENTURES
Tour wild caves, try goat yoga, sled down rivers, learn about Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, and interact with unique wildlife.
