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Quick overview: Experience the breathtaking 105m high Montezuma Falls on a moderate 19.5km hike through lush, historical Australian rainforest. Starting from the well-marked trail at Williamsford, once a bustling mining town, you'll traverse a trail steeped in history following the old North East Dundas Tramway. Be sure to tread carefully near the falls, as the path can get wet and slippery. Finish your adventure by crossing the new steel suspension bridge, offering stunning views of the falls and the remains of the original timber bridge.

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19.5km

Duration:

6 hrs

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One Way

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Start: Williamsford

End: Melba Flats

West Coast Tasmania

Tasmania

Nearby town: Williamsford

From state capital: 296km

Latitude: -41.84368233

Longitude: 145.4029322

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Hike overview

This trail features the 105m high Montezuma Falls. Traversing lush rainforest with leatherwood, myrtle and sassafras, the trail follows the route of the former North East Dundas Tramway which ran from Zeehan to Williamsford. Williamsford was once a busy mining town but is now slowly being reclaimed by the bush.

105 M high Montezuma Falls
Lush rainforest with Leatherwood, Myrtle, Sassafras
Williamsford mining ton ruins

the start of the trail is well marked at Williamsford. After 500m, a tack on the right leads to the original tramway formation. The trail then descends gently to the Montezuma Falls. Just before the falls, look for an old mining adit driven into the exposed rockface to your left. Soon after you will hear he falls cascading ove rthe rocky tiers. To get to the falls, follow a track to the left just before the bridge. TRake extra care as it can be wet and slippery.

A 50m long curved trestle bridge once once carried the railway over the creek and past the Montezuma Falls. A new steel suspension bridge now allows trail users to cross the valley. Remains of the original timber bridge can still be sen on the other side of the creek. From the falls either return to Williamsford the same way or cross the footbridge and continue to Melba Flats 14 Km away.

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Williamsford to Melba Flats in West Coast Tasmania

Zeehan Area, 296km from Hobart

Compacted earth, Fine gravel

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Montezuma Falls Rail Trail Walk (19.5km)

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Getting there

Closest towns to this walk: Queenstown, Rosebery, Strahan, Tullah, Zeehan

Getting to the trailhead in West Coast Tasmania.

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Track grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Montezuma falls rail trail walk (19. 5km)

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Montezuma Falls Rail Trail Walk (19.5km)