Guide Falls Reserve
Guide Falls Reserve
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Roothy123
Maryland517 contributions
Jan 2020
Saw it as part of a tour I picked up from the Makers Workshop. It was nice, but certainly not as "full" as the photo indicates. We looked at the waterfall from the overlook and then walked down the steps/path to the base - not too challenging for mobile seniors, and easy to follow the path. At the base, I scrambled across some rocks (be careful!) to see the waterfall up close. While not spectacular, it was worthwhile as part of a tour. Perhaps it would be nicer if there had been more rainfall.
Written 2 February 2020
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Doug-Jennie
Tasmania, Australia71 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Living in Ridgley allows us to see many lovely places in North West Tasmania. One close to home is the Guide Falls. It is unknown to many but easy to access with a nice picnic area. The falls are at their best after a big rainfall, but in drier times can be accessed almost under the waterfall itself. You can then have the water mist spray on you as the waterfall can almost be touched.
There are many other beautiful spots around the area and not too far away is the famous Cradle Mountain, Table Cape and Stanley all within an easy drive.
For those cruising and using Burnie as a port, you could contact us for some tips on places to visit during your stay. We love Tasmania and happy to help out visitors looking for ideas, other than what might be available on organised shore excursions.
There are many other beautiful spots around the area and not too far away is the famous Cradle Mountain, Table Cape and Stanley all within an easy drive.
For those cruising and using Burnie as a port, you could contact us for some tips on places to visit during your stay. We love Tasmania and happy to help out visitors looking for ideas, other than what might be available on organised shore excursions.
Written 17 January 2017
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Danielle
Sydney, Australia21 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
If you are passing through Burnie and can swing past these falls it wont dissapoint, especially if Tassie isnt in drought. It's about 15 minutes out of Burnie city and fairly easily signposted. The falls themselves are beautiful and the rock formations at the botttom of the falls combined with the ferns and greenery makes you feel like you could step back in time into a dinosaur era. The walk is easy and if you cant hadle steps you can drive to the top lookout, if you are a bit more mobile you can do the short easy walk from the bottom of the falls to the top (there are stairs). You could easily make the trip out a picnic lunch outing with toilets and a picnic area at the bottom of the falls. All in all, it was another beautiful area in Tassie and if you have the time i'd stop by to appreciate the beauty of the place.
Written 25 September 2016
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Nanterry
Melbourne, Australia80 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Just a few metres from the car park and there is a viewing platform where I got some great shots. If you have have health problems, thse are the falls for you.
Written 19 March 2015
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danielkayelene
The Summit, Australia758 contributions
Jan 2022
Located about 10min south of Burnie. You can drive to the top for views. You can either walk down the stairs or drive back to the bottom for an easier hike to the base. Take care on the wet slippery rocks.
Written 16 February 2022
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parbendra
Sydney, Australia282 contributions
Dec 2020
Great waterfall. you can get close both at the top and at the fall. Then walk down a small walk, taking in the sights and sounds.
Written 25 December 2020
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OZ-Travelling-Family
Brisbane Australia275 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
The waterfall was readily accessible from the platform above as well as at the level below by negotiating short stairway. The fall was full of water at the time of our visit and with no other visitors we had the falls all to ourselves. Beautiful falls and recommend a visit if traveling in the area.
Written 22 January 2018
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Jill K
33 contributions
June 2016 • Solo
Visited here during the recent floods. It's a great spot for a picnic, quiet walk or bird spotting. The falls were really spectacular - only a short drive from Burnie.
Written 28 June 2016
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Jeanette H
Burnie, Australia10 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
Bring your camera's and packed food, or have a BBQ, the setting is just beautiful. Stay for hours, or make it a short visit, you won't be disappointed. Guide Falls is very well maintained, with excellent facilities. Walk to the top of the falls, or start at the top and walk down, whichever is the easiest for you (it's a stairway to heaven). A beautiful natural wonder.....and guess what...it's FREE
Written 16 December 2015
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thojack
Burnie Austr17 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
Tucked away at the back of Burnie, can drive to the top of the falls or park at the bottom and walk up the track, we drove up and the fittest person drove back down and walked up the track to meet us. Nicely set out picnic area, nice waterfall. Flushing toilet.Stop in on your way to the west coast.
Written 13 November 2014
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We are stopping over in Burnie on a cruise. How accessible are the Falls from the port. Is there a bus that goes here or do you have to hire a car? What other things are there to do in a day while you stop over here?
Written 5 March 2018
You have to hire a car to get to Guide Falls. There us a picinic area/bbq shelter and gas is free, there are walking tracks for you to enjoy the nature and there is the Guide river where you can go fishing. There is walking path to go down and get close to the falls.
Written 5 March 2018
Annelise S
Melbourne, Australia
Can you swim here? And would December be a good time with water levels for swimming?
Written 22 July 2017
yes you could swim here but our waters are extreamly cold . so summer would be a giod time :)
Written 16 August 2017
is there a way to get there with a tour/ public transport from Burnie as I cant drive.
Written 29 December 2016
There is no public bus I don't think but it is only a fifteen minute drive from Burnie someone may take you
Written 14 January 2017
How do we get to the falls? Is there a guide to provide information?
Written 21 October 2016
I have always used Google Maps. It is the best way to get to your destination. Otherwise a Tourist Information Centre will be able to help.
Written 22 October 2016
It's free. Like the best things in life. Enjoy!
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Written 14 May 2015
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