Tasmania · Attraction
Montezuma Falls
Tallest waterfall, ancient tramway
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
At 104 metres, Montezuma Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in Tasmania and the grand reward at the end of one of the west coast's finest easy walks. The eight-kilometre return track begins at Williamsford, two kilometres south of Rosebery, and follows the route of the historic North East Dundas Tramway through dense cool-temperate rainforest to a suspension bridge with a direct view of the cascading falls.
The trail surface is broad and well-formed, following the gentle grade of the old narrow-gauge tramway built in the 1890s to service the Dundas mining fields. Original timber sleepers and tramway infrastructure are still visible in places along the route, giving the walk a layer of industrial history alongside the natural spectacle. Leatherwood, myrtle, sassafras and giant tree ferns form a continuous canopy overhead, while creeks and streams run alongside much of the track.
The falls cascade over three tiers rather than dropping in a single plunge, giving them a dramatic layered appearance best appreciated from the suspension bridge at the track's end. Mountain bikes are also permitted on the track, making it a popular option for cyclists looking for a west coast off-road route.
Entry is free, there is a car park and toilet at the trailhead, and the walk takes approximately three hours return. Full facilities are available in Rosebery, 6.5 kilometres from the start of the track.
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