Tarra Valley - Cyathea Falls
Cyathea Falls is located in the Tarra Bulga National Park which features lush fern-filled gullies, giant Mountain Ash and ancient Myrtle Beech. Visitors have long enjoyed strolling along one of the nature walks or picnicking beside a shady fern-lined creek.
From the Tarra Valley Picnic area take the 1.4km return Tarra Valley Rainforest Walk which meanders through a rainforest gully and across trickling mountain streams to Cyathea Falls. The Ancient Myrtle Beech along the trail creates a protective canopy above a delicate understorey of tree ferns, lichens and moss.
On the way to Cyathea Falls, you could spot a lyrebird through lush fern glades and rainforest.
Access for Dogs:
Cats and dogs are not permitted within the park.
Location and Access
Tarra Bulga National Park is situated approximately 200 kilometres east of Melbourne. The park is reached from the Princes Highway at Traralgon by following Traralgon Creek Road to Balook. Alternatively the park can be reached from Yarram via the Tarra Valley Road. Roads throughout the area are narrow and winding but offer marvellous scenery with panoramic views from several points, including Mount Tassie.
Review:
A magical walk through lush fern-filled gullies beside a creek leading to a lovely waterfall tumbling down a rockface. After about 150m the track splits into a loop. The East Track is longer and has many steps while the West Track is shorter and wider and does not have steps. For extra interest take one track to the falls and the other track coming back. At the falls there is a lookout point with a seat. There was a good flow of water over the falls even though it was the end of January when we visited.
The Tarra Valley picnic area carparking, shelter with two tables and seating around the edges, another shelter with seating, some picnic tables along the creek and toilets. Bring along some bug spray.
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Location
2079 Tarra Valley Road, Tarra Valley 3971 View Map
Web Links
→ Tarra Bulga National Park
→ Map - Tarra Bulga National Park
→ Visitor Guide - Tarra Bulga National Park
→ Friends of Tarra Bulga National Park on Facebook
→ Map - Tarra Bulga National Park (East)
→ Map - Tarra Bulga National Park (West)
→ Park Note - Tarra Bulga National Park
→ Heritage Story - Tarra Bulga National Park
→ Tarra Bulga National Park - Cyathea Falls (Walking Maps)
→ Cyathea Falls, Tarra Valley(The Gippy Explorer)
