Horseshoe Falls, Tiered cascade waterfall in Mount Field National Park, Tasmania
Horseshoe Falls is a tiered waterfall in Mount Field National Park where water drops across multiple rocky ledges stacked one above the other. Each layer of stone creates a distinct cascade, giving the falls their stepped appearance as water tumbles downward.
The falls formed gradually through water erosion over countless years, with the stream cutting deeper into the underlying rock layers. This slow process sculpted the stepped formation that exists today.
Mount Field National Park incorporates this waterfall into the Three Falls Circuit, demonstrating Tasmania's commitment to natural heritage preservation.
You can reach the falls by walking on a marked trail through the park that typically takes about an hour for a round trip. The path is relatively flat in most places, though good footwear helps since the ground can be wet or muddy in spots.
The falls sit within a natural rock alcove that creates an amphitheater-like setting around the water. Upstream, the same stream continues to another waterfall, making it easy to compare the two drops on a single walk.
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