Cyathea Falls, Tarra Valley VIC

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After a short but lush rainforest walk, Cyathea Falls emerges through the ferns, trickling down over rounded boulders before cascading even further below. The view of the falls can be a little obscured in this deep forest, but the main lace-like threads of water are easily visible from the little seat in front of the falls. Above: Cyathea Falls from below in spring (Order this image)

The relatively gentle, but slightly uphill 500 metre walk to the falls is via a loop track that runs along either side of the creek. It is a wide, open gravel track that is well maintained, with bridges across the creek crossings. Taking the east track on the way up also takes you past a little cascade at the very base of the falls, just before you start the ascent up to the viewing platform. The west track is similar in nature, with an abundance of tall, moss-covered tree ferns leaning towards the track. Above: Cyathea Falls picnic tables (Order this image)

The picnic tables, located about twenty metres down the steps near the start of the walk, are surrounded by abundant shades of green in a magical fernery. It is so dark under the forest canopy that the picnic tables are covered in laserlite to allow more light through to your picnic spread on the table. As with any moist, dark forest, do not forget your mosquito repellent if you are sitting down for a picnic. There are also a couple of larger stone shelters with tin rooves on the edge of the car park for larger groups.

Here is a video of the falls, taken in the early afternoon in early summer, when the creek was flowing steadily:

Best Time of Year to Visit:	Best Time of Day to Visit:
It is only a small creek, so visit in winter and spring to see it flowing well	Visit in the afternoon to see the falls in full sun

Before you head out, make sure you read the waterfall safety information and check with the managing authority for any current change of conditions. Specific to this site, the managing authority warns of falling limbs and falling trees, and that some areas around the car park have a slippery surface. The marker indicates the approximate location of the car park at the start of the walk to the falls. If the map is not zoomed in locally, as can occur with some browsers, simply refresh this web page.
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