The Alum Cliffs Bushwalk is a relatively wasy walk to a forest lookout located high above the Mersey River; which flows beneath the Alum Cliffs. This walk starts from a small area located app. 2 kilometres from the main road that travels through through Mole Creek. The track is well marked through a strip of stringy bark forest which is being revegetated. You then up a small hill to a clearing with a large wooden sculpture celebrating the geological diversity of the region.

You will then cross the clearing and walk along a ridgeline through dry schlerophyll forest until you reach a viewing platform. There is a diversity of vegetation on this track, and lots of wildflowers canbe seen all year round. The view from the platform is breathtaking.

It is recommended that you combine this walk with a visit to the spectacular Mole Creek Caves.

Alum Cliffs Bushwalk at a glance:

• Steep vertical cliffs
• Please ensure small children are closely supervised.
• Relatively easy walk; app. 50 minutes return
• No camping
• Just over 1-hour drive from Launceston or 40 minutes from Devonport
• No pets, firearms or bicycles
• Walk is relatively easy
• Track is generally dry underfoot, some gentle uphill sections

Bushwalk Details Easy 40-50 minutes return Registration not required Not Suitable N/A Food water, camera Fees not applicable Not required Pets, firearms, bikes No Public Transport Limited None Click on each text link for more details.

Travel via Deloraine or Sheffield to reach the start of the walk. The Alum Cliffs track is reached, via a signed loop road, from road B12 between the townships of Mole Creek and Chudleigh.

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