Guy Fawkes Cascade track

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.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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 There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Cascade Track & Old Farm Road (-42.8967998,147.290699)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Davey Street, A6, South Hobart. Turn on to Southern Outlet, A6 then drive for 70 m Keep left and drive for another 55 m Turn slight left onto Macquarie Street and drive for another 2.3 km Turn right onto Old Farm Road and drive for another 90 m
Finish	At the intersection of Old Farm Road & Main Fire Trail (-42.8952353,147.2692842)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

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.

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)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hobart Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 25 April
  
  20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the far south, slight chance elsewhere. Winds west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 21.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 12:00pm to 1:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Saturday 26 April
  
  13°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  9°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the far south, medium chance elsewhere. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning southwesterly during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 19.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  10°C → 16°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 16.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  9°C → 14°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  6°C → 14°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  6°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tasmania Parks & Wildlife service
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Tas closure website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

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