Location of Montezuma Falls
From
Rosebery, 8.28kms SW (8.2kms, 12mins driving)
From
Zeehan, 12.56kms NE (33.6kms, 30mins driving)
From
Tullah, 15.94kms SW (22.0kms, 24mins driving)
From
Queenstown, 27.92kms N (59.5kms, 49mins driving)
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Description of Montezuma Falls
This particular point is 200m from the falls itself however this is the end of the vehicular track. To reach the falls you must walk along the remaining section of track where you'll get a good photo, however if you walk across the
suspension bridge that hangs above the river you'll find some interpretive signs, a cave, and some short walks including a viewing point at the base of the falls - you may even get wet!
Montezuma Falls is the tallest in
Tasmania at 104 metres.
The name of the falls appear to have come from the Montezuma Silver Mining Company which once operated a lease in the area. The Montezuma Falls lay at the end of a 4WD track that follows an old tram line. When the tramway was operational, the creek immediately below the falls was spanned by a 48 metre long wooden trestle bridge. This was an impressive engineering feat for its time, especially given its remote location. Trams used to carry minerals from Williamsford to the smelters near
Zeehan along this route through dense rainforest - called the
Dundas Railway. It was a 2ft gauge line and was opened in 1898 to service the Hercules Mine on Mt
Reid. The railway became redundant when an aerial cableway took the haulage via Rosebery.
To reach the Montezuma Falls today, visitors must either have a 4WD and drive through the state forest along a 4WD track that is often wet and slippery along a single lane width track or take a hike. Light rain is typical for most of the year. Even in summer, good wet
weather gear is essential along with warm clothing and sturdy footwear
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Weather & Climate for Montezuma Falls
Closest Weather Station
Mount Read at 20:00 21 Nov EDT
Distance from Montezuma Falls 5.65km E
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 6.0°C |
-0.4°C |
93% |
5.0°C |
1007.3hPa |
0.2mm |
WNW |
28km/h
15knots |
33km/h
18knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Strahan Aerodrome
Distance from Montezuma Falls 38.48km SW
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
20.6 | 21.4 | 19.3 | 16.5 |
14.2 | 12.6 | 12.3 | 13.2 |
14.2 | 16.0 | 17.7 | 19.1 |
| Mean Min. °C |
10.6 | 11.1 | 9.7 | 8.3 |
7.4 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 5.9 |
6.2 | 7.2 | 8.2 | 9.5 |
| Mean Rain mm |
92.4 | 63.7 | 99.2 | 111.9 |
136.0 | 164.9 | 168.6 | 168.1 |
152.8 | 126.5 | 94.8 | 90.6 |
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Treks passing Montezuma Falls
Montezuma Falls and Ring River
The magnificant Montezuma Falls lies deep in state forest between Zeehan and Roseberry with many rivers and creeks to cross along the way. It is a delightful place to visit both for the excitement of the journey and for the experience of seeing Tasmania's highest fall up close.
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