About Preston Falls
Preston Falls is a forested waterfall located near the locality of Preston in the Central Coast local government area of north-west Tasmania. Situated off Preston Falls Road south of Ulverstone, the falls drop approximately 25 metres over a rock face into a fern-lined gully. It is notable for its accessible short walking track, rainforest setting and viewing platform, making it a popular stop for visitors exploring the Gunns Plains and Leven Valley region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short, well-marked walking track through wet eucalypt forest and rainforest leading to a fenced viewing platform opposite the waterfall. The falls cascade over a cliff face surrounded by ferns and moss, with water flow strongest after rain. The site is a natural bush setting with no commercial development, offering quiet sightseeing, photography and nature observation. The track includes steps and uneven surfaces and takes only a few minutes from the car park.
Key highlights
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25-metre cascade waterfall viewed from dedicated platform
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Short rainforest walk through ferns and eucalypt forest
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Fenced lookout providing direct frontal view of the falls
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Peaceful natural setting in the Preston and Gunns Plains area
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Photography opportunities especially after rainfall
Route
| By road | Located on Preston Falls Road off Gunns Plains Road, approximately 20 km south of Ulverstone and 30 km south-west of Devonport; accessible by car with gravel car park at track entrance |
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| Nearest airport | Burnie Airport (Burnie Wynyard Airport) |