About this place
What to expect
Philosopher Falls -named after the man who changed the fortunes of the entire state of Tasmania through his discovery of tin at Mt Bischoff, near Waratah. Just a ten kilometre drive out of Waratah, travel on the Waratah Road (B23) then turn right onto Butlers Road - keep an eye out for the Philosophers Falls sign on the right, drive a short distance to a small gravel carpark. You will find an information board at the beginning of the forest walk. It is approx a 45-minute moderate walk that winds down beside the Arthur River before a steep stairway descent to a viewing platform beside Philosopher Falls. In Autumn you may even get the opportunity to view the kaleidoscope of fungi dotted along the track.