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Getting the Balance Right in the Arthur-Pieman

09/02/2012

The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Brian Wightman today announced his decision on the future management of 94 recreational tracks in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area.More

New signs improving one of Tasmania's natural wonders

09/01/2012

Walkers on the Overland Track now have better signs to help them appreciate and protect Tasmania's alpine environment.More

Discovery Rangers Open the Door to Learning and Fun

16/12/2011

The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Brian Wightman recently launched the Summer Discovery Ranger program - kicking-off an exciting calendar of events and activitiesMore

St Columba Falls State Reserve

Introduction

St Columba Falls State Reserve (295 ha), where the cascading waters of St Columba Falls plunge nearly 90 m from the Mt Victoria foothills to the valley of the South George River. The catchment area of over 4 000 ha guarantees a continuous flow of water down the granite cliff face.

The falls can be viewed from the carpark and a short walking track provides easy access, through a forest of tree ferns, sassafras and myrtle, to a viewing platform.

The intake bridge of a disused water race is located just off the approach road to the falls. It marks the starting point of a 45 km channel, constructed in the early 1930s to supply water for tin mining near St Helens. The intake pipes can still be seen on the northern side of the bridge.