Montezuma Falls

　　Montezuma Falls is the tallest waterfall in Tasmania, located near Rosebery on the West Coast of Tasmania. The name Montezuma originates from the last Aztec emperor of Mexico (1466–1520); in Tasmania, the name was previously used by the Montezuma Silver Mining Company, which was established in 1891 and held a lease on the northern slopes of Mount Dundas.

　　The trail to Montezuma Falls begins two kilometers south of Rosebery in Williamsford, with two paths leading to the falls. One is a three-hour flat walk through park-like rainforest featuring myrtle beech, bay leaves, sassafras, and tall tree ferns, leading to the base of the 104-meter-high Montezuma Falls; along the way, you may spot native wildlife, including several bird species unique to Tasmania. The other path takes you directly to the base of the falls via the former North-East Dundas tramway track, offering a quicker route.

　　Approaching Montezuma Falls, the majestic waterfall cascades dramatically from above. A 160-foot-long and 50-foot-high wooden trestle bridge once spanned the creek below the falls; today, only remnants such as decayed timber, moss-covered concrete piers, and rusted bolts remain.

　　Montezuma Falls Reason to visit: The tallest waterfall in Tasmania Continent: Oceania Country/Region: Australia State/Province: Tasmania