Waratah Falls

Waratah Falls is a small cascade waterfall located on the Waratah River at the edge of the historic mining town of Waratah in north-west Tasmania. Situated within the Waratah-Wynyard local government area, the falls are accessed via a short forest walking track from the town centre. Notable for its accessible rainforest setting, historic association with the Mount Bischoff tin mine, and year-round flow, it is a popular short stop for visitors exploring the region's mining heritage and natural attractions.

Visitors can expect a short, well-marked bushwalk from the centre of Waratah through wet forest and fern gullies to a viewing platform overlooking the Waratah Falls. The falls drop over rock steps on the Waratah River surrounded by temperate rainforest. The site is compact and natural, with no major built structures beyond the track, steps, handrails and viewing area. It offers quiet forest scenery, sound of cascading water, and opportunities for photography and nature observation.

Waratah Falls is situated beside the historic town of Waratah, which developed after the discovery of tin at Mount Bischoff in 1871, one of Australia's earliest major tin mines. The Waratah River and falls were part of the landscape supporting early mining operations and town water supply, reflecting the industrial and settlement history of north-west Tasmania during the late 19th century mining boom.