About Lady Barron Falls
Lady Barron Falls is a forested cascade waterfall in Mount Field National Park, near the locality of National Park in the Derwent Valley, Tasmania. Located along the Lady Barron Falls Circuit beyond Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls, it is set within temperate rainforest with tall swamp gums and tree ferns. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the falls is notable for its bushwalking circuit and as one of the park's three main waterfalls accessible from the visitor centre.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rainforest bushwalk to a tiered cascade waterfall set among tall swamp gums, myrtle, sassafras and tree ferns in Mount Field National Park. The falls is reached via the Lady Barron Falls Circuit, a loop track starting near the visitor centre that passes Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls. The track includes formed paths, steps and forest boardwalks with viewing areas near the falls for sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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Cascade waterfall within temperate rainforest in Mount Field National Park
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Part of the Lady Barron Falls Circuit linking Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls
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Tall swamp gums and dense fern-filled forest along the walking track
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Located within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
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Dedicated viewing area close to the base of the falls
History of Lady Barron Falls
Mount Field National Park was proclaimed in 1916 and is one of Tasmania's oldest national parks. Lady Barron Falls is named after Lady Clara Barron, wife of Sir Harry Barron, Governor of Tasmania. The falls and surrounding forest have been a protected visitor attraction for over a century and form part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area listed in 1982.
Culture & Context
The area lies within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, recognised for its natural and Aboriginal heritage values and its importance for conservation of temperate rainforest landscapes. The park is valued as a long-standing nature-based tourism and recreation area for Tasmania.
Route
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