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Ralphs Falls, Mount Victoria Forest Reserve
Ralphs Falls, Mount Victoria Forest Reserve (photograph: Geoffrey Lea)
60 Great Short Walks

Ralphs Falls

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    • Scottsdale Field Centre
      PO Box 260
      Scottsdale TAS 7260
      Phone: 03 6778 8520
    20 minute return or 50 minute circuit via Cashs Gorge, 2.4 km return or 4km circuit
    Grade 3: Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.
    Supervise children, hazardous cliffs.

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    ​A short and easy walk through a delightful, mossy rainforest leads to one of Tasmania’s highest waterfalls. Ralphs Falls drop dramatically nearly 100m off the escarpment in a single curving ribbon. 

    From the falls you can retrace​ your steps back to the carpark, or take the longer loop back via Cashs Lookout. This track, at times close to the escarpment edge, takes you through varied vegetation, including a teatree forest, to a delightful lookout above Cashs Gorge. The track back has one more surprise: some sections of boardwalk pass through buttongrass​. 

    Static map image of the Ralphs Falls walk in Mount Victoria Forest Reserve.

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      ​​Take the C423 from Ringarooma and then follow the signs to Ralphs Falls and Moun​t Victoria Forest Reserve. Alternatively, from Pyengana a turn-off to Ralphs Falls is marked shortly before St Columba Falls. Both these towns are accessed from the Tasman Highway (A3). Please note: conditions on C423 can change and are sometimes rough.
      It is not suitable for large or towed vehicles.

      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.

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

      ​Remember the safe walking guidelines

      • ​Plan to walk safely
      • Be prepared
      • Avoid walking alone and let someone know your plans
      • Record your trip intentions in the log books 
      • Be prepared to turn back

      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.