Parks and Beaches

Dip Falls & the Big Tree Reserve

Phone: (03) 6452 4900
Website: www.forestrytas.com.au
Dip Falls are a two tiered falls on the Dip River at Mawbanna. The picnic and barbecue area is located right on the river where visitors can take the stepped path down to the base of the falls to observe the unique rock formations. The road continues over the river where there is a platform providing an unsurpassed view out over the top of the falls.

A kilometre further along the road visitors can marvel at the Big Tree, a eucalypt obliqua some 17 metres around its girth growing in the wet eucalypt forest.The pathways to the viewing platform and the Big Tree are suitable for disabled access.

Black River Picnic Area

Phone: (03) 6452 4900
Website: www.forestrytas.com.au
A relaxing and secluded barbeque area surrounded by forest is located on either side of the Black River. It is a great for swimming and fishing for black fish and trout. Visitors can cross the river over a concrete ford if the water is shallow enough (check the depth gauge), and travel on to Mawbanna and Dip Falls via an unsealed road.

Rocky Cape National Park

Phone: (03) 6452 4998 (Smithton Office)
Website: www.parks.tas.gov.au
The Rocky Cape National Park or 'Tangdimmaa' is located at Rocky Cape, about a 15 minute drive from Stanley. The park has great significance to the Tasmanian Aboriginals called the Rar.rer.loi.he.ner people, who once made their homes in the sea caves situated along the coastline.

There are several walks throughout the park , ranging from 50 minutes up to 6 hours. Barbeque facilities are available as well as toilets and information booths. A National Parks Pass is required.

The South Arthur Forest Reserve's
Phone: (03) 6452 4900
Website: www.forestrytas.com.au

Local tour companies feature this area in their guided tours or visitors may choose to self drive and take their time to enjoy the forests of the northwest.

Tayatea Bridge: crosses the Arthur River

The Milkshakes: three hills rising up from the button grass plains and a picnic area set in the forest which features towering man ferns,

Lake Chisolm: a dolomite sink hole filled with water in the middle of a temperate rainforest,

Julius River: features a half hour walk along the river bank, excellent picnic facilities available,

Kanunnah Bridge: crosses the Arthur River, and

Sumac Lookout: a breathtaking view of the Arthur River winding through the forest.

Balfour Track Forest Reserve

Phone: (03) 6452 4900
Website: www.forestrytas.com.au
This is a three hour return walk that is fairly easy and flat. It was cut for packhorses and prospectors at the turn of last century so they could reach the remote

township of Balfour. Fungi is a colourful addition to this walk, especially in autumn months as the weather becomes damper.

Trowutta Arch
Phone: Stanley Visitor Centre: (03) 6458 1330 or Forestry Tasmania: (03) 6452 4900

The arch is actually a rock formation with caves and a water filled rock pool in a temperate rainforest setting. Whilst a relatively easy walk the walking track is marked by small arrows which are sometimes difficult to find.