Downstream from the Mt Paris Dam on the Cascade River are some lovely, well, cascades.

Cascades on the Cascade River in north east Tasmania

The Mt Paris Dam is a great destination in its own right but if you’ve got the time and you don’t mind navigating some slippery rocks on a barely there trail, a meander downstream along the Cascade River is a great way to spend a few hours.

Really nice boulders beside the Cascade River

Cascade River cascades, north east Tasmania

Cascades on the Cascade River

North east Tasmania is well know for the Bay of Fires coast, but the forests inland are amazing and are really deserving of some of your time. The short walks to St Columba Falls and Halls Falls, and even the short rainforest walk on the highway near Weldborough are easy to find, but the Mt Paris Dam, the Blue Tier Giant, and many other locations are well worth seeking out too.

Very nice 🙂

Great place to spend a few hours!

Cascades and green mossy boulders – great stuff 🙂

Another shot of some cascades and green mossy boulders – these are a few of my favourite things!

A short way down the river is a nice little waterfall. Only a few metres high, but a nice sight as it cascades between the boulders.

Small waterfall a short distance downstream from the Mt Paris Dam

Pro tip – pack some gumboots or sandals so you don’t have to worry about getting your feet wet 😉