This
walk slipped into early March because of unseasonally high temperatures
on the weekend we had originally scheduled this walk.
Pelverata Falls: A very
tall waterfall in the Snug Tiers (approximately 114 metre drop), a 2-3
hour return walk on a good track to a viewing platform.
This
is what it probably looks like in Spring after sustained rains!
The
walk took us an hour each way, although Robert complained that we didn't
make enough stops to admire the views.
Directions:
Take the Southern Outlet to the Sandfly
turnoff. Turn left, and then turn right almost immediately onto Pelverata
Road. (This might be a good spot to meet up).
Drive
to Pelverata, which is a further
11km. Just past the township, turn left onto Crosswells Rd (well
signposted), go 1km
up the hill to a clearly marked parking area. You can also approach
from the south, from below Huonville, although this road is mostly
gravel.
The walk :
Follow the sign along a pretty leaf littered trail for
approx 0.5km to where it joins up with a vehicle-wide track, Vincents Track.
This
follows a farm perimeter east before turning sharply right (sign
posted "Falls"), and heading south-east through thicker bush.
The track has a steady but gentle climb. The last 15 minutes are
steeper and rockier, making me wish I had worn proper walking
boots/shoes. The
walk curves slightly left into sight
of the falls. There is a new very solid viewing platform (no seats or
tables) to stop and enjoy the falls and the little valley where
Pelverata and Slippery Creeks meet.
Scrambling down to the creek seems to be discouraged these days.
The walk back is a nice gentle downwards amble.
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