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Philosopher Falls Tasmania – Complete Waterfalls Guide
A detailed waterfall guide to Philosopher Falls in Waratah, Tasmania. Discover one of the state's most scenic waterfalls on an epic short trail through temperate rainforest. Philosopher Falls was one of my absolute favorite waterfall hikes in Tasmania. This picturesque, multi-tiered waterfall is an absolute eye-catcher. But what really sets it apart is how incredible the short rainforest trail is to reach it! In this guide I will describe everything you need to know about visiting Philosopher Falls near the town of Waratah in Tasmania. I will also include some of my photos that I hope will inspire you...
Philosopher Falls Tasmania – Complete Waterfalls Guide
A detailed waterfall guide to Philosopher Falls in Waratah, Tasmania. Discover one of the state's most scenic waterfalls on an epic short trail through temperate rainforest.
Philosopher Falls was one of my absolute favorite waterfall hikes in Tasmania. This picturesque, multi-tiered waterfall is an absolute eye-catcher. But what really sets it apart is how incredible the short rainforest trail is to reach it!
In this guide I will describe everything you need to know about visiting Philosopher Falls near the town of Waratah in Tasmania. I will also include some of my photos that I hope will inspire you to check it out!
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Where is Philosopher Falls Tasmania
Philosopher Falls is located near the town of Waratah in northwest Tasmania. It flows on the Arthur River, the wild river that flows from the mountains to the sea.
You'll find the short dirt road to the waterfall car park just off Waratah Road, about 75 minutes from Devonport or a long 4.5 hour drive from Hobart.
I have pinned the exact location of the waterfall below to make it easier for you to find it. However, you can follow the instructions below if you have problems finding the parking lot.
Keep in mind that there will be little to no cell service once you get out of here. So I suggest either loading the map or keeping this blog running on your device before heading out.
How do I get here?
The parking lot with access to the Philosopher Falls Track is located on “Butler Road,” an unpaved but well-maintained road that is approximately 600 meters long. If you insert the map pin at the top, you should be able to find it easily using Google Maps.
However, it is admittedly easy to miss the turn onto Butler Road. If you get lost, it helps to know that Butler Road is located exactly 6 miles west of Waratah on Waratah Road. There is a sign on Butler Road pointing the way to Philosophers Falls, so keep your eyes peeled.
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Of course, as this is a remote Tassie waterfall, you will need to have your own transport as there is no public transport or guided tours that make a trip here. But don't worry, if you don't have your own car, you can always rent one in Tasmania through RentalCars.com or even Car Next Door.
If that's not an option, I've also included my list of the top 3 must-do activities in the area for you.
The Philosopher Falls Track
Okay, I mentioned it in the intro, but seriously, the rainforest trail to Philosopher Falls is out of this world! It is one of the best examples of how incredibly beautiful this region is.
The route itself is also quite easy to navigate and traverse. There have been some recent developments on the Philosopher Falls Walk that make this even easier.
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The route is mostly flat and follows a winding path for about a kilometer before reaching a flowing stream that is a tributary of the Arthur River. From here, duck under a large overhanging rock and follow a man-made path to the final set of stairs down to the waterfall viewing platform. This descent is perhaps the most difficult part of the hike, but will not be a problem for most people. There is a rail on both sides so it's super safe!
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At the base you have a great vantage point of the two plunging steps of Philosopher Falls from about 30 meters away. Unfortunately, there is no way to get all the way down. Luckily the views from here are spectacular and a great place to take some photos.
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Philosopher falls
Philosopher Falls is a spectacular waterfall. It is surrounded by dense, green rainforest and slopes steeply down a steep, fern-covered wall.
Apparently it was once possible to walk all the way down to the base of the falls on the east side of the Arthur River. However, this track is now no longer accessible.
Philosopher Falls itself was named after a James “Philosopher” Smith, who discovered tin at Mt Bischoff near Waratah in 1871.
Note that Philosopher Falls is not dog friendly.
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Ultimate Tasmanian travel resource
I hope you enjoy this blog post. For more Tasmania travel and adventure inspiration, don’t miss my ultimate guides below.
– 62 Epic Things to Do in Tasmania – Where to Stay in Tasmania (Best Places) – 26 Amazing Waterfalls in Tasmania – 35 Must-Do Hikes in Tasmania
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MORE PHOTOS FROM THE PHILOSOPHER FALLS TRACK
Here are some more photos we took from our hike to Philosopher Falls. I hope they inspire you to visit this incredible part of Tasmania.
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