A 90-meter waterfall crashes down with a powerful roar, while a rainbow shimmers faintly through the mist. It's very short — if you walk at a good pace, the return trip takes about 30 minutes.
St Columba Falls
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90m
Waterfall height
Plan your visit to St Columba Falls
Please verify on the official website before you go
Why is St Columba Falls famous?
St Columba Falls is Tasmania's tallest single-drop waterfall at 90 meters and one of the state's most accessible tall waterfalls. The falls were named after a nearby estate and are celebrated for their impressive height and the beautiful rainforest setting that surrounds them.
Can you swim at St Columba Falls?
No. The pool at the base is not suitable for swimming due to depth and cold temperatures. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Are dogs allowed at St Columba Falls?
Dogs are not permitted on this track as it is within a reserve managed by Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Is St Columba Falls free? Do you need a permit?
Free. No entry fee or permit is required to visit St Columba Falls. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Is there parking at St Columba Falls?
Free parking is available at the St Columba Falls car park, with space for approximately 10-15 vehicles. The waterfall viewing platform is a short walk from the car park. Please verify on the official website before you go.
How long is the hike to St Columba Falls?
About 400 meters / 0.25 miles return from the car park to the viewing platform. The walk takes approximately 10-15 minutes return. Please verify on the official website before you go.
St Columba Falls hike difficulty
Easy. The track is a well-maintained gravel path with some gentle stairs and boardwalks, suitable for most fitness levels. Please verify on the official website before you go.
When is the best time to visit St Columba Falls?
Year-round, but winter and spring (June–November) offer the best water flow after rainfall. Autumn (March–May) provides pleasant temperatures and fall colors. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Route and trail notes for St Columba Falls
From the car park, follow the well-marked gravel path through tall eucalypt forest. The track descends gently on steps and boardwalks through tree ferns and cool temperate rainforest vegetation. The path leads directly to the viewing platform at the base of the falls, which offers excellent views of the 90-meter cascade. Return via the same route.
St Columba Falls official website
Attractions near St Columba Falls
- •Pyengana Dairy Company – artisan cheese producer offering tastings and café, 5 km away
- •St Columba Falls Reserve – picnic facilities and rainforest walks in the immediate area
- •Blue Tier – mountain bike trails and historic tin mining area, 20 km south
- •Derby – mountain biking hub with world-class trails, 25 km southwest
- •Weldborough Pass Rainforest Walk – cool temperate rainforest experience, 15 km west
Safety information
Waterfalls can be unforgiving. Read these before you go — and please, use your judgement on the day.
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