Snug Falls is an impressive 25 m high waterfall near the township of Snug, Kingborough. The return track gradually descends through bushland to the cool, fern lined gully beneath the falls. The walk itself is an easy grade walk, not too steep and mostly shady but rocky and uneven at parts, on the days prior to our visit it had rained heavily making the track particularly muddy and slippery, so sturdy comfortable footwear is advised, it also gets cooler and damp the further down the track, so also take a cardigan or light raincoat, remember to take drinking water with you as there is no way of getting drinking water.
The 2.1 km walk each way is a 45-60 min return, taking you through dry sclerophyll forest, further down into the gully the vegetation is more like rain
forest with ferns and mosses covering trees, rocks and small rock caverns. There are benches and a small hut about half way down so you can rest and take in the calm peaceful surroundings.
Due to heavy rain on the days leading up to our visit, it was particularly muddy and slippery.
Look out onto lush green forests for miles around
The shelter half way down where someone has amusingly carved 'The pub with no beer'
The falls themselves are very impressive, particularly spectacular after the heavy rain we had. Picturesquely framed between lush forest greenery, fallen logs and cliff face, the force of water plunging into the secluded rock pool below was a sight to behold, we were in awe, it is not every day you come across unspoiled nature at its best.
Getting there...
From Hobart head south along the Southern Outlet (A6) for 10 km. Take the right hand lane at the Kingston Bypass and continue on for 2 km before taking the 4th exit to Channel Highway (B68) at the roundabout. Continue for 10 km to Snug, turning right onto Snug Tier Road, just before the primary school. After 4 km take the road to the left onto Snug Falls Road - follow this along until you see the parking bay.
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