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Winterbrook Falls

Postby Chrisbulldog » Tue 24 Feb, 2009 8:00 pm

Hi to all. Last sunday 22/02/09, my friend and I made the ascent to Winterbrook Falls. For those unfamiliar,these falls are 50k's south of Ulverstone underneath the summit of Black Bluff. Walking through the magnificent stand of King Billy pines , the walk is primarily a climb over tree roots and rocks . Thankfully the judicious placement of pink tape prevented us getting lost . Some of the old railway area is still preserved, but the old bridge has only 2 planks left on it. Just at the moment,there is virtually no water coming over the fall.
We met a walker who had camped at Paddy's lake overnight, with the intention of climbing Black Bluff, however lowering fog (a frequent occurence ) prevented this.
Probably not promoted enough as a day walk ,but ,is as a tourist destination ,hence us coming across 2 grossly unprepared parties. Well worth a trip , but wait till it rains first.
Next destination ..Meander Falls.
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Re: Winterbrook Falls

Postby Taurë-rana » Fri 27 Feb, 2009 1:23 pm

Good to hear that you're getting out and walking, Chris, how were the legs after? It's a pity there wasn't much water as Winterbrook Falls are spectacular when flowing well.

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Re: Winterbrook Falls

Postby Speculator » Fri 27 Feb, 2009 9:42 pm

Yeah I've been in there a few times and they can really thunder down the face of Black Bluff. Here's some pics of when the BWT strollers went last year.

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Re: Winterbrook Falls

Postby Chrisbulldog » Tue 03 Mar, 2009 8:08 pm

Thanks Annie .yes was good to get out and about ..things finally lined up so that i could ..and yes legs were a bit stiff and sore. Thanks Speculator ...yes is a very good walk a little underpromoted .The area plus the area around my following walk ..Meander Falls ..are both in areas run by the forestry service , hence the " minimilist" nature of the track marking ..either pink tape around branches or triangular markers on trees , and both tracks needing logs cleared that have fallen across. None of your boardwalks here lol.
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