EXPLORE KOOPAROONA NIARA
Located 50 minutes from Launceston and Devonport, Cedar Cottage Meander sits at the foot of kooparoona niara / the Great Western Tiers in Central-North Tasmania.
Known as the mountains of our spirits to the local Pallitorre people, this area encompasses the wild wilderness of the ancient rainforests in the Meander Forest Reserve, to the alpine moorland gardens on the escarpments above.
We are close to the Central Plateau Conservation Area, the Walls of Jerusalem National Park, the iconic Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, the Mole Creek Karst National Park, tulampanga / Alum Cliffs and Liffey Falls.
WHERE WE ARE ON THE MAP
Meander Falls
This 6-8 hours return walk is just up the road in the Meander Forest Reserve. This is one of Tasmania’s greatest short walks which takes you into World Heritage-listed rainforest and stunning sub-alpine flora. The falls are breathtaking as they cascade over the escarpment, and a phenomenal sight to see in winter when frozen in a crystalline state.
Look out for the ruby red kiss of native waratah flowers in spring and early summer.
There are other exquisite walks in the Meander Forest Reserve, such as:
Please always check road closures, weather and track conditions before starting.
SHORT WALKS CAPITAL OF TASMANIA
Explore the wild temperate rainforests, sub-alpine woodland, alpine gardens, sandstone and dolerite cliffs, and abundant lakes and waterfalls of the Great Western Tiers Conservation Area. The Great Western Tiers Visitor’s Centre in Deloraine is a wonderful resource for walks in the area catering to all experience levels.
These are a few of our favourites:
tulampanga / Alum Cliffs
A gentle 40 minute return walk that leads you to a spectacular gorge that is the meeting spot of three Tasmanian Aboriginal Nations, an important source of Tasmanian ochre, and a sacred celebration place.
Pine Lake
This 20 minute return walk is completely duck-boarded and wheelchair accessible, it meanders through flowering alpine shrubs and ancient pencil pines that are some of the oldest living species on the planet.
It’s especially beautiful after snow fall.
ADVENTURES OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Tour wild caves, float down rivers and sled through whitewater, experience Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, and interact with unique wildlife