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Hogarth Falls
Hogarth Falls (photograph: Craig Vertigan)
60 Great Short Walks

Hogarth Falls

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  • Barbecues
  • Dogs on leads are permitted
  • Parking
  • Picnic facilities
  • Short walk
  • Toilets

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    40-50 minutes return, 2.4 km return
    Grade 2: Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.
    Supervise children, flowing waters, unprotected track edges.

    About

    ​​Just a short distance from Strahan, ​in Peoples Park, is an easy walk through tall forest and rainforest to a delightful waterfall. As well as towering gum trees, there are beautiful rainforest trees such as leatherwood, sassafras and myrtle. The 1.2km walk soon reaches the falls. These drop over rocks that were once horizontal but have been tilted close to ​the vertical. Platypus can occasionally be seen in the creek below the falls. Return via the same track.

    Static map image of the Hogarth Falls walk, located in Strahan on Tasmania's West Coast.

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      ​​Walk commences in Peoples Park, Strahan. This is midway between the main Strahan wharf area and Regatta Point. You can drive to the park via The Esplanade or walk there via the Foreshore Walking Track.

      Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

      The walk is located in Peoples Park, where there is a grassed picnic area with barbeque and toilet facilities. These facilities are managed by the West Coast Council. ​​

      ​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.

      Walker safety - day walks​

      ​Even for a short walk on a fine day, carry a light pack with a weatherproof jacket, warm hat, water (1 litre per person for every 3 hours of walking), some high energy food and a first aid kit that includes an emergency space blanket. At the same time, be prepared for bright sunshine—carry a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Insect repellent can also make your walk more comfortable and be sure to take a rubbish bag and carry your rubbish out with you.

      If your mobile phone has a signal t​​ake it with you. Limit use of your phone to conserve the battery. If your short walk takes you into very remote areas it would be wise to pack extra food and an emergency shelter or tent.

      For full safety information please refer to Safety in parks.