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