St Columba Falls

Top choice in The East Coast


Further into the Pyengana Valley from the cheese factory and the pub you'll find St Columba Falls, Tasmania's highest. Here the South George River takes a spectacular 90m plunge off the hillside – particularly impressive after rain. An easy 20-minute walk from the car park leads to a platform at its base.


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