Halls Falls

 

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Overview

While this is a blog on visiting Halls Falls, there are also a number of attractions along and around the falls that are worth seeing while you're there so we will cover them all. To get to the trailhead, we will assume you're leaving from St Helens. Head West out of St Helens along the Tasman Highway for about 23km and turn right into Anchor Road. Follow Anchor Road for a bit over a km and there will be a large carpark on the right hand side. 

The trailhead starts and is marked by passing through a wooden archway that has a whole host of information about the falls and its history. The terrain is easy going along a dirt/mud/foliage track. In the few steeper areas, such as accessing a view from below Halls Falls, there are stairs to make the trek easier. There is a lovely viewing platform prior to Halls Falls that is well worth a visit. After seeing Hall Falls, take the trail North for about 700m, so that you can experience the man made weir.

You'll note that about 50m prior to getting to the weir, there is a less obvious trail to the left. If you are to follow this overgrown trail for about 400m, it comes out at some lovely locations for picnics by the water and a number of lovely swimming locations.

On the return trip. You'll see a sign that gives you two options back to the carpark. If you have the time, then take the trail to the left as it has some rather diverse landscape compared to the environment that you walked in on. This is a few hundred metres longer however so be aware of that.

Location From Major City: 138km North-East of Launceston or 25km West of St Helens

Distance:  3.5km 

Elevation: 185M

Time: 1.5hr to walk it allowing for a relaxed pace and photography

Route Type: Out and Back

Dog Friendly: No

Pram / Wheelchair Friendly: No

Toilet Facilities: No

Shelter: No