Waterfall
Nelson Falls
Queenstown, Tasmania
Easy 20 minute rainforest walk to a wide cascade beside the Lyell Highway.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
A short, level walk through myrtle and sassafras leads to a broad fall on the Nelson River, 1.4 km return from the highway car park. A good leg-stretcher on the west coast drive.
Good to know
- Late afternoon light is beautiful
- Boardwalk is slippery after rain
- Best time
- After rain
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed highway, small car park.
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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