Hogarth Falls
A little walk with a lot of charm
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Hogarth Falls
At a Glance
Hogarth Falls is 2.4km return and usually takes around 40 to 50 minutes at a comfortable pace.
It is Grade 2: mostly flat, with a few steps down near the waterfall viewing platform and some potentially slippery sections after rain.
The walk starts at People's Park in Strahan, where there is parking, public toilets and a BBQ area near the entrance.
Yes. The track is short, mostly flat and easy to follow, with flora signs along the way that make it engaging for children.
Yes, dogs are welcome on the trail on a lead.
What to Expect
This walk is ideal if you:
Hogarth Falls is a peaceful, well-maintained rainforest track following Botanical Creek to a waterfall that changes with the season. It is not demanding or dramatic in a huge way; it is simply a lovely walk through beautiful forest.
Expect flat easy terrain with a few steps near the falls, lush temperate rainforest, Botanical Creek running beside the track, signs identifying local plants, and a waterfall that ranges from a rushing cascade to a gentle trickle depending on recent rain.
Best Time to Visit
Hogarth Falls is worth visiting at any time of year. Winter and spring usually bring the best waterfall flow, while summer and autumn can be quieter at the falls themselves if rainfall has been low.
Even when the waterfall is less powerful, the rainforest is still beautiful and the walk remains an easy, worthwhile Strahan leg-stretcher.
On the Track
The walk starts at People's Park and follows Botanical Creek through temperate rainforest. Sassafras, black gums and leatherwood shape the canopy, and the signed flora trail is worth reading even if botany is not usually your thing.
The track is flat and easy for almost its entire length, with just a short set of steps down to the viewing platform near the waterfall.
The Waterfall
Waterfall flow varies
Hogarth Falls can be impressive after rain and much gentler during dry spells. The forest setting is the constant reward.
Hogarth Falls can honestly be a little underwhelming if rainfall has been minimal, but after a good downpour it becomes much more lively. Either way, the setting is lovely and the final view is satisfying for such a short walk.
Wildlife
Keep an eye on Botanical Creek as you walk, especially around dusk, as platypus have been seen here. Pademelons and wallabies are also common in the area, and a quoll sighting is possible if you are very lucky.
Extending Your Walk
If you want to stretch your legs further, the Strahan Historic Foreshore Walk links the town centre to People's Park along the waterfront. It makes a lovely way to begin or end the Hogarth Falls walk.
For more short walks in the area, look toward Nelson Falls, Franklin Nature Trail and the Huon Pine Walk at Corinna, or build a longer West Coast walking itinerary around Queenstown, Strahan and Lake St Clair.
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