Waterfall Bay

Waterfall Bay is a scenic coastal bay on the Tasman Peninsula near Eaglehawk Neck, within Tasman National Park, about 75 km southeast of Hobart. It is notable for dramatic dolerite sea cliffs, a seasonal waterfall that plunges over the cliff onto a pebble beach, and a short cliff-top walking track with lookouts. The bay is part of the Tasman Coastal Trail and is valued for coastal scenery and geology.

Visitors can expect a short cliff-top walking track from a car park on Waterfall Bay Road to fenced lookouts over sheer dolerite cliffs and the bay below. The beach itself is not accessible from the track. Views include layered sea cliffs, offshore rock formations, and a waterfall that flows after rain onto the beach. The setting is exposed coastal heath with ocean views, interpretive signage, and connections to longer coastal walks.

Located within Tasman National Park, the cliffs at Waterfall Bay are formed from Jurassic dolerite intruded about 165 million years ago. The area lies within the traditional lands of the Pydairrerme people of the Tasman Peninsula. The coastline was later used for coastal navigation and is now protected for its geological and natural heritage.

The Tasman Peninsula holds cultural significance for Tasmanian Aboriginal people, including the Pydairrerme band. The coastal landscape is valued for its natural heritage and is managed as part of Tasman National Park for conservation and low-impact recreation.