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Snug Falls Tasmania: An Awesome Waterfall Walk Near Hobart

Snug Falls Tasmania: An Awesome Waterfall Walk Near Hobart

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By Olly Gaspar, full-time traveler for 6 years. I visit every place I write about & share real tips, photos, & advice from my trips.

Hiking the short Snug Falls walk on a pristine eucalypt track just a short drive from Hobart.

Just a short twenty-minute drive from Hobart is the quaint seaside town of Snug. While known mostly to visitors as a brief stop before the Bruny Island Ferry, Snug has its very own waterfall track leading to a pristine waterfall known as Snug Falls.

Below, I outline everything you need to know about getting to the falls and my experience on the walk along with photographs.

Also, if you’re looking for more waterfalls in the area, be sure to check out my Hobart waterfall guide.

Where is Snug Falls?

Snug Falls is located on the Snug River within a natural eucalyptus forest just 5.9 km from the town of Snug. This is approximately 24 km south of Hobart. The waterfall is at the base of a short walking track leading to the river from an unsealed road.

Google Maps Pin: "Snug Falls Car Park"

Map of snug falls in tasmania

How to Get to Snug Falls

  • Transport: Best to have your own car or transport since there are no tours to Snug Falls from Hobart.
  • Google Maps: Enter the accurate Google Maps pin above to reach the Snug Carpark on Snug Falls Road.
  • Road Conditions:
    - 5 km stretch of unsealed but well-maintained road.
    - I Managed without problems in a big campervan, so any vehicle type should be fine.
    - The road winds and ascends up a narrow ridge with limited room for two passing vehicles; take it slow.
  • Alternative Transport:
    - It is possible to take a bus from Hobart to Snug.
    - From Snug, public transport options are non-existent, requiring a 5.4 km walk or hitchhiking to the falls.
  • Parking: When we visited there were at least five other cars parked.
Sunset on a winding road in tasmania

Car Rentals in Tasmania

Unfortunately, the cost of bringing your own car on the Spirit of Tasmania has skyrocketed in recent years. Now, it is usually cheaper to rent a car on arrival. I recommend using DiscoverCars in Tasmania to compare rates for different vehicles across dealerships.

(Rentals are limited in Tasmania so it's a good idea to book in advance).

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My Experience on The Snug Falls Walk

  • Hiking Distance: 2.9 km return (out-and-back)
  • Duration: 40 minutes - 1 hour
  • Elevation: 145 m total elevation gain, all on the way back up
  • Difficulty: Easy

The Snug Falls walk is a fairly easy waterfall hike suitable for families and pets. The trailhead picks up directly from Snug Falls Road just opposite the cleared space to park your car. The walk follows a well-maintained track down to the river over 1.5 km.

The trailhead signpost says 2 km return, but this is inaccurate. The walk to the waterfall is mostly downhill, so make sure to prepare yourself for the walk back up on the same track.

Snug falls walk tasmania

The Falls Track

Starting from the signed trailhead, the track almost immediately begins the gentle descent down to the waterfall clearing.

Along the way, you'll pass huge fallen trees that you will need to duck under. There are also some small but beautiful sandstone caves along the track that are worth checking out.

Snug falls track

Roughly halfway on the waterfall ascent, you will see a small shelter. This is known as "The Pub With No Beer".

The pub with no beer, tasmanian waterfall hike

Continuing on from the shelter, the descent steepens slightly before opening up to a beautiful rocky waterfall amphitheater.

What to Expect at Snug Falls Tasmania

Snug Falls is a beautiful, 25-metre-tall waterfall cascading down a sheer sedimentary cliff face. The source, the Snug River, has several tributaries that enables the waterfall to have decent flow all year round.

However, during my visit, the waterfall was more of a gentle trickle. Nevertheless, it was a great opportunity to take some photos and relax.

The pool below the waterfall is quite shallow and there is a large log with one end impaled into it and the other resting on the waterfall wall. The pool is quite shallow, so not really big enough to swim.

Snug falls tasmania

Is Snug Falls Dog Friendly?

Dogs are welcome to visit this waterfall. In fact, Snug Falls is known as a popular waterfall near Hobart to bring pets. That's because the waterfall doesn't lie within a National Park. We witnessed many dogs along the track on our visit.

I hope that you've enjoyed this quick guide to visiting Snug Falls Tasmania.

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