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Bridal Veil Falls & Champagne Falls (Tasmania) – Epic Cradle Mountain waterfalls
A detailed guide to visiting Bridal Veil Falls and Champagne Falls near Lemonthyme Lodge Wilderness Retreat, Cradle Mountain, Tasmania. Explore two of Tassie's most picturesque waterfalls on a scenic circular hike. With all the incredible natural attractions that Tasmania's Cradle Mountain region has to offer, you certainly won't run out of things to do and see. However, if you'd rather skip the crowds and explore some hidden gems, then I highly recommend checking out Bridal Veil Falls & Champagne Falls. In this guide, I'll explain how to get to these...
Bridal Veil Falls & Champagne Falls (Tasmania) – Epic Cradle Mountain waterfalls
A detailed guide to visiting Bridal Veil Falls and Champagne Falls near Lemonthyme Lodge Wilderness Retreat, Cradle Mountain, Tasmania. Explore two of Tassie's most picturesque waterfalls on a scenic circular hike.
With all the incredible natural attractions that Tasmania's Cradle Mountain region has to offer, you certainly won't run out of things to do and see. However, if you'd rather skip the crowds and explore some hidden gems, then I highly recommend checking out Bridal Veil Falls & Champagne Falls.
In this guide, I'll explain how to get to these waterfalls, what to expect on the short circular hike, and I'll include some photos I took during my visit.
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Where is Bridal Veil Falls & Champagne Falls?
Bridal Veil Falls and Champagne Falls can be reached on the same hiking trail that departs from Lemonthyme Lodge Wilderness Retreat near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania. This is approximately 31 kilometers from the Cardle Mountain Visitor Center.
Although you don't have to stay at this lodge to access the falls, in my opinion it is a truly underrated option for those looking for a comfortable wilderness base from which to explore the region.
How do I get here?
Since this is a less visited part of Cradle Country, you will need your own transportation to get here. The only way to navigate to this epic duo of waterfalls is the fairly steep and winding “Cradle Mountain Rd.” This is the same road you take to get to the visitor center.
However, the turnoff to the falls and wilderness resort is a little earlier (if coming from the north). The road is named “Dolocath Road”, a 7.8 kilometer long unpaved road. This one is a bit narrow with steep drops on the side, but we managed it in our large motorhome. In good weather any 2WD is fine.
Once you arrive at Lemonthyme Lodge you will find plenty of space to park with good signage for the start of the waterfall trail to Bridal Veil Falls and Champagne Falls.
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Bridal Veil Falls & Champagne Falls Circuit Loop
This waterfall trail to Bridal Veil Falls and Champagne Falls is a decent loop trail that is very wide and well signposted throughout. While it is possible to hike to just one waterfall, I would recommend doing this hike as a loop to avoid a double return trip. This way you'll also see two epic waterfalls instead of just one! I walked this loop counterclockwise, which I would recommend as it makes for a more leisurely hike.
The route is suitable for anyone with a decent level of fitness. The only real climb is near the start, which follows a 4WD track for about a kilometer and a half before turning off towards Champagne Falls.
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Champagne falls
After the fairly steep 1.5 kilometer climb you will see the wooden signpost to Champagne Falls. This next section down to Champagne Falls is much narrower, dropping steeply about 200 meters to the base of the falls.
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To be honest, I didn't really expect Champagne Falls to be so epic. This could be because it is often overshadowed by its slightly larger neighbor: Bridal Veil Falls. In my opinion, Champagne Falls is my favorite of the two because of the beautiful green vegetation that surrounds it.
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You may notice that much of the waterfall is obscured from the “official” viewing area by a rocky outcropping and thick vegetation. However, we walked around it to get a better vantage point closer to the waterfall. I also ventured a little further into the canyon to get some unique perspectives.
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Bridal veil falls
Once you've enjoyed the views of Champagne Falls, you're ready to continue. on the way down to Bridal Veil Falls, further upstream on Bull Creek. Don't go back the same way, keep going and follow the wooden signs just to the left of the waterfall.
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You'll soon cross the stream and then follow it upstream for another kilometer before reaching the main event. Bridal veil falls.
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This waterfall is approximately 25 meters high, only 5 meters higher than Champagne Falls. You will find it in a wide clearing with an impressive height difference. There is a bridge directly below which is a great place to take photos.
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Back to Lemonthyme Lodge Wilderness Retreat
The final stretch of this short but worthwhile waterfall hike goes over the bridge and back up the hill before heading back to Lemonthyme Lodge.
If you are still in the planning stages of your Tasmania adventure, I would highly recommend staying at Lemonthyme, especially if you want to spend some time around Cradle Mountain. Below are some photos of the lodge.
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