Gentle Annie Falls from Fern Tree

Starting from Stephenson Place, Fern Tree, this walk takes you to Gentle Annie Falls and back via the Pipeline Track. As you make your way to the dry waterfall, you'll pass by --and over-- many historical elements that are presented by the interpretive signs along the way. Take your time and examine the stonework if interested. McDermotts Farm is also on your way. There was a homestead before, but now there are only daffodils in its place. There are steps and handrails to help your descent to Gentle Annie Falls. Riding down the first stairs from Fern Tree is not allowed. Also, try to avoid riding on the sandstone parts to protect the heritage. Dogs are allowed on leash. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Pipeline Track & Stephenson Place (-42.9222259,147.2601863)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Davey Street, A6, South Hobart. Turn on to Davey Street, B64 then drive for 690 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Davey Street, B64 and drive for another 6.8 km Turn left onto Stephenson Place and drive for another 15 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Pipeline Track & Stephenson Place Start heading along Pipeline Track (a steps). Then head down the surface\|gravel steps (about 10 m long) There is a toilet (about 65 m back from the start). Find the car park at the start. Find the Fern Tree Playground at the start. Find the BBQ at the start. Find the picnic table at the start. Find the shelter at the start. After another 205 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long) After another 25 m head down the surface\|gravel steps (about 9 m long)
	After another 650 m (at the intersection of Pipeline Track & Chimney Pot Hill Road) continue straight, to head along Pipeline Track. After another 15 m pass the car park (on your right).
	After another 1.3 km (at the intersection of Pipeline Track & Pipeline Track (Fire Trail section)) continue straight, to head along Pipeline Track. After another 380 m head through the bicycle barrier. Then head down the rock steps (about 15 m long) After another 55 m head down the rock steps (about 30 m long)
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.7 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Gentle Annie Falls from Fern Tree

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	5.5 km
Time	1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 15 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one -65 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-65 m	[toilet]
Shelter	15 m	[shelter]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kunanyi/Mount Wellington Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  -1°C → 4°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 14.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  -2°C → 6°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning. Areas of morning frost. Slight chance of a shower in the far south, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 15.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  -1°C → 7°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  1°C → 9°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  4°C → 12°C
  Windy. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Windy. Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  6°C → 13°C
  Shower or two. Windy.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two. Windy.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  4°C → 11°C
  Shower or two. Windy.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two. Windy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tasmania Parks & Wildlife service
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Tas closure website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

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