Starting from Old Farm Road, South Hobart, this one-way walk takes you to the end of Old Farm Road via the Cascades Track. From the diverse flora to the thriving wildlife, this little journey can be a great and serene escape from the city. The 'Secret Falls' (also known as Myrtle Gully Falls) look great after some decent rain. Even though the waterfall is nothing but a trickle, the peaceful environment and the arched bridge make the (short) trip worth it for many. Speaking of, the stone structure was built in the name of the Cascade Brewery founder Peter Degraves. Pets are allowed on this journey. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Getting started From Old Farm Road (85 metres northwest of the intersection with Strickland Avenue), head towards the orange-white "Cascade Walking Track" sign. Pass by the said sign and through the wooden bollard, then head along the narrow walking track uphill. Follow the said track as it veers left and heads deeper into the woodland to continue along Guy Fawkes Cascade track.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Cascade Track & Old Farm Road Start heading along Cascade Track (a walking track).
There is a car park (about 70 m back from the start).
After another 850 m continue straight, to head along Cascade Track.
After another 135 m continue straight, to head along Cascade Track.
After another 8 m continue straight, to head along Cascade Track.
After another 200 m (at the intersection of Cascade Track & Lower Luge) continue straight, to head along Cascade Track.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the Secret Falls viewpoint. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Main Fire Trail & Cascade Track) turn right, to head along Main Fire Trail (a vehicle track).
After another 70 m come to a gate.
Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Old Farm Road & Main Fire Trail at the end.
This optional side trip takes you to the Secret Falls viewpoint.
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Main Fire Trail & Cascade Track Start heading along Main Fire Trail (a vehicle track).
After another 45 m turn left, to head along Main Fire Trail.
After another 3 m (at the intersection of Old Farm Track & Main Fire Trail) veer right, to head along Old Farm Track (a walking track).
After another 40 m (at the intersection of Myrtle Gully Track & Old Farm Track) continue straight, to head along Myrtle Gully Track.
After another 305 m come to "Secret Falls".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 400 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Guy Fawkes Cascade track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
2.4 km
Time
45 min to 1 h 15 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)
Bushwalk
45 min to 1 h 15 min
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There is a car park (about 70 m back from the start).
After another 70 m come to a gate.
After another 3 m (at the intersection of Old Farm Track & Main Fire Trail) veer right, to head along Old Farm Track (a walking track).
After another 305 m come to "Secret Falls".
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 400 m to the main route.