Montezuma Falls TAS

That hole was there in Feb 2006 when we also chickened out. We were on our own and in an XTrail. The hole was full of water and we were less experienced. I hope it's fixed by the time we pass by that way again - otherwise I'll walk in.

We did the drive in Feb this year. The hole was certainly there then. By going to the extreme left (going in), you can get a good line. You need to get out and walk it first.

I must admit, I didn't do that initially and tried to just drive through. After the embarrassment of an initial failure, I did what I should have done in the first place. After having a good look, I drove straight through (well almost around) the obstacle. On the way back I took the same line with no hesitation.

Other than that hole, it was just a rough track. No great challenge and compared to other drives, nothing special. I commented to my wife that if we go back to Tassie, we will walk into the falls from the other side. I think it would be much more memorable. I did the first 1km or so of the walk out (just to have a look) and it seemed more enjoyable than the drive.

The falls is well worth the visit though.

For an easy drive through similar terrain, but much more pretty, do the Bird's Bridge drive at Kelly's Basin near Strahan. If you have the energy do the walk to the deserted town of Pilinger at the end of the drive.

Some info and pics in my Tassie Blog.
Norm & Kabby's Tassie Blog

Norm,

Thanks for the info. Your blog has certainly whetted my appetite for another trip to Tassie. Such a small island, so much to see.

The weather was foul when we were at Snug and further north but we bided our time in Richmond waiting for a flight to Melaleuca and Bathurst Harbour - highlight.

I'm always surprised that people go to Port Arthur but do not explore the rest of the Peninsular. It is spectacular, as your photos attest.

Travel safely,
Min

After having done the drive this year, that is the way we would do it next time. Looks a very pretty walk - but yes it would be a bit wet and slippery after rain.

Norm C

Yes we did it early this year ,however we turned back after a while found it too rough for our motorhome.