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Quick overview: Experience the 2km Cyathea Falls circuit, a Grade 1 hike nestled in Victoria's primeval Tarra Bulga forest, perfect for all abilities. Beginning at the carpark, this journey takes you through ancient forest landscapes to the breathtaking Cyathea Falls. Enjoy the scenic choice of the West or East Walk, both looping back to your starting point. Be sure to take in the serenity and unspoilt beauty of one of Victoria's best primeval forests.

Length:

2km

Duration:

1.25 hrs

Grade:

Style:

Circuit

Max elevation: 432m

Min elevation: 381m

Total Ascent: 101m

Start: Tarra Valley car park

End: Tarra Valley car park

Tarra Bulga National Park

Victoria

Nearby town: Balook

From state capital: 200km

Latitude: -38.44760695

Longitude: 146.5379689

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Hike overview

The Cyathea Falls circuit is a lovely short walk through the primeval forest of Tarra Bulga to the Cyathea Falls. Tarra Bulga contains arguably the best primeval forest in Victoria, and at least is well worth a visit. Even though this walk is short it is well worth doing.

Start at the carpark and follow the trail. After a couple of hundred metres you will come to the junction of the West and East Walk. You can take either as they loop back together. The GPX file follows the West Walk. Shortly after 1km you will come to the falls. Once you have admired these return via the East Walk (or West if you came via East Walk). The car park is roughly 1km back.

Track grade

Grade 1 (All-abilities) - Perfect for Families and Beginners: Grade 1 on the AWTGS represents the easiest walking tracks, perfect for families with young children or those new to bushwalking. No prior experience is required. These gentle walks feature a flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections. They are suitable for wheelchair users with assistance due to the even terrain. The total distance of a Grade 1 walk is typically no greater than 5 kilometers, making them a comfortable and manageable option for all ages and fitness levels.

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Cyathea Falls Walk (2km)

Total distance: 2056 m
Max elevation: 432 m
Min elevation: 381 m
Total climbing: 101 m
Total descent: -101 m

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Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

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Getting there

Getting to the trailhead: Tarra Bulga National Park.

From Melbourne, head to Traralgon via the Monash Freeway (M1). From Traralgon, take the Traralgon Creek Rd (C483) south for roughly 40km. The road becomes Grand Ridge Rd. The last 7km is a winding descent down to the Tarra Valley car park. Take care on this section as it is very narrow and visibility around corners is poor.

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Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Boolarra, Churchill, Gormandale, Mirboo North, Moe, Tanjil South, Thorpdale, Toora, Trafalgar, Traralgon, Traralgon South, Welshpool, Yarram, Yinnar

About the region

With its lush gullies, giant mountain ash trees and tree ferns, Tarra Bulga National Park is one of only four major areas of cool temperate rainforest in the state. The rainforest is a haven for plants and wildlife. Discover a wide variety of birds including the pilotbird, yellow tailed black cockatoo, eastern whipbird, and currawongs. Visit in the evening when the forest comes to life as possums, owls and bats emerge to feed. If you're lucky, you may see a lyrebird scratching the forest floor looking for food or catch a glimpse of some of the other inhabitants like wombats, swamp wallabies, gliders and platypuses.

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Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

Curated by: Darren Edwards | Trail Hiking Australia

Last modified:

February 25, 2025

Hike at a Glance

Hike overview

Track grade

Practical information

Walk map and GPX file
Cyathea Falls Walk (2km)

Cyathea Falls Walk (2km)

Explore safely

Leave a trip plan

Planning checklists

Getting there

Accommodation nearby

About the region

Similar walks nearby

Noojee Trestle Bridge Rail Trail (6km)

Toolangi Sculpture Trail Walk (2km)

Yea River Walk (2.1km)

Hawthorn to Kew Rail Trail Walk (1km)

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