Horsetail Falls, Seasonal waterfall near Queenstown, Tasmania
Horsetail Falls is a seasonal waterfall near Queenstown, Tasmania, that cascades over 50 metres down a steep cliff face. It can be seen from the road, and a boardwalk opened in 2017 gives closer access.
The waterfall lies on a steep cliff face near Queenstown, on Tasmania's west coast. A boardwalk giving closer access to the falls was opened in 2017, replacing the earlier roadside-only view.
The name comes from the narrow stream that resembles a horse's tail as it falls. The falls can be seen from the road, and a boardwalk opened in 2017 gives closer access to the base.
The falls are visible from the road, and a boardwalk opened in 2017 gives closer access. The flow is seasonal, so the waterfall may be dry outside the wetter months.
The falls drop over 50 metres down a steep cliff face and can be seen from the road; a boardwalk giving closer access opened in 2017.
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