If you enjoy walking amidst nature's wonders, Mole Creek is an ideal base. Here is a little information about some of the walks and nature trails close by. There's a print-friendly Mole Creek Walks information sheet available too.
Alum Cliffs
This enchanting short walk (about 40 minutes return) takes you to a forest lookout perched high above the Mersey River, as it flows along the valley below the Alum Cliffs.
Turn off Mole Creek Road (B12) just east of Mole Creek township - the turn-off is well signed. Just a few minutes' drive from Mole Creek.
Devil's Gullet
A short walk (about 30 minutes return) to a stunning lookout, with views to Mount Ossa, Cradle Mountain and other features across the huge chasm of the Fisher River valley.
Take the B12 west from Mole Creek, past Marakoopa and King Solomons Caves, then the signposted road to Devil's Gullet and Lake Mackenzie. There is about 14 km of good gravel road - but it's worth it! About 30 minutes drive from Mole Creek.
Westmorland Falls
The beautiful track to the wonderful Westmorland Falls has unfortunately been destroyed by heavy rains in January 2011 and is closed until further notice.
Parsons Track
Parsons Track offers a 6 hour return walk from the foothills to the sandstone rock which is visible near the top of the Great Western Tiers looking south from Mole Creek village. If you don't want to walk the whole way, shorter walks will take you to signposted landmarks along the Track - Hills Logging Hut (2 hours return), Norms Spring and Loftys Lookout (3 hours return) and Haberles Hut (4 hours return).
Access is via Caveside Road (C169), right into Pool Road, left into Fernleigh Road and right into Parsons Road. About 5 minutes' drive from Mole Creek Lodge.
Lobster Falls
A pleasant 2 hour return walk through forest to Lobster Falls lower cascade. Starting as a wide forest track, the trail then narrows to a path along a ledge high above the river, before dropping down steeply to the river bank. A side track will take you to the upper cascade and another to a ledge overlooking the lower falls.
The start of this walk is signposted on road B12 nearing the top of the rise which follows a long, straight section of road east of Chudleigh. Approx 10 minutes' drive from Mole Creek.
Western Creek Tracks
Westrope Road at Western Creek gives access to several tracks which climb the face of the Great Western Tiers and offer magnificent views along the way. These include -
Higgs Track, leading to Lady Lake and the restored Lady Lake Mountain Hut (3 hours return)
Western Creek Track
Syds Track (2 hours return)
Mother Cummings Peak Track (3 hours return)
From Mole Creek, take Caveside Road (C169) until you see the sign for Western Creek. Turn right and follow that road to Westrope Road. Approx 15 minutes drive from Mole Creek
Liffey Falls
There are two walking tracks to Liffey Falls. The 45 minute return walk from the top car park offers developed picnic facilities and a shorter, higher grade walking track. The alternative track from the lower car park offers minimal facilities and a longer and less developed walking track.
Access to the upper track from Mole Creek is via Deloraine or Western Creek to Lake Highway, then road C513 (just follow the signs). Approx 30 minutes' drive from Mole Creek.
Meander Forest Reserve
Meander Falls is a full day's walk (5 - 6 hours return) where you can experience Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area - and possibly not see another single person!
There are also other walks within the Meander Forest Reserve including Chasm Falls and Zig-Zag Rock Track (3 - 4 hours), Smoko Falls, Stone Hut/Bastion Cascades Circuit (5 - 6 hours), Split Rock Track (2 - 3 hours) and a track to Mother Cummings Peak. More information here.
Access from Mole Creek is via Western Creek to Meander, then follow the signs to Meander Forest Reserve. There is a bush toilet and shelter hut provided at the car park. Approx 20 minutes' drive from Mole Creek.
Rinadeena Falls
This easy 2 hour return walk offers lots of photo opportunities and spectacular forests. The track is easy walking, following old logging roads up the valley through stands of young myrtle and across the swiftly flowing Little Fisher River. After about 20 minutes walking, the track leaves the old roads and begins to climb gently up the valley, following the course of the river.
About 1 hour 15 minutes' drive from Mole Creek village, in the upper Mersey Valley. Take road B12 west from Mole Creek, past King Solomons Cave, then the Mersey Forest Road.
Walls of Jerusalem National Park
The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is considered to be one of Tasmania's most beautiful wilderness areas. The park offers a range of walks. Be warned though, walks in this area should be undertaken by experienced and well prepared bushwalkers only.
Take road B12 west from Mole Creek, past the Caves to the Mersey Forest Road, and follow the signs. About 1 hour's drive from Mole Creek.
Mt Roland Walk Track
This 4 hour (10 km) return walk will take you to the summit of Mt Roland, the huge rugged mountain seen at the western end of the valley in which Mole Creek lies. The walk begins in forest and has a moderate incline, following a 4WD track for the first section and passing by a couple of waterfalls and creeks. Once you reach the log bridge across Oneills Creek, the track narrows and starts to climb. 30 minutes climb will bring you to the saddle at 900 feet, from which point you can see Reggie Falls. A track to the left will take you on to the summit of Mt Roland, rising gently across the plateau with the summit approximately one hour's walk. At the summit you can enjoy spectacular 360 degree views to Bass Strait, Cradle Mountain and Barn Bluff. There is also a steeper and more difficult 6.5 km track to the summit from Kings Road (about 4 hours return).
Access to Mt Roland walk tracks is from the western side of the mountain. Take the B12 towards Cradle Mountain and follow that route to Claude Road (C136). Turn right towards Sheffield, then right just past Gowrie Park into Oneills Road where, about 1 km along, there is a carpark at the start of the track. To return to Mole Creek by a different route after your walk, turn right out of Oneills Road, toward Sheffield, then right into road C137, which will take you on a scenic drive across the Gog Range, rejoining the B12 five km west of Mole Creek. Approx 1 hour's drive from Mole Creek.
Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain National Park offers a wonderful range of walks. If a short visit combined with perhaps a half day's walking is what you are looking for, then Mole Creek offers an easy day trip - and a stunningly scenic 1.5 hours each way drive.
The wilderness can be a harsh and unforgiving place – unwary bushwalkers have lost their lives by not respecting it. Careful planning is essential and Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania offers these Plan to be Safe Bushwalking in Tasmania Guidelines.
Tracks which are considered to provide a safe environment for the enjoyment of a wilderness experience by the general public, given a normal level of personal care, are marked with a tick in this print-friendly Mole Creek Walks information sheet.
If you are planning to walk in remote locations, such as the Walls of Jerusalem National Park, and are concerned about the safety of your vehicle, Thylacine Country Tours offers a bushwalker drop-off and pick-up service in Mole Creek.
Resources for more information about Mole Creek and Tasmania's great walks
