Your motorcoach ride meanders through the lush, unspoiled interior of Ocho Rios winding past coastline vistas, local schools, churches and rural Jamaican villages.Ī refreshing beverage is served in the serene environment of Shaw Park. Once a fishing village, Ocho Rios, situated on the north coast of the island, is a thriving port that still maintains its unspoiled charms. Wear sturdy rubber soled shoes or rent them shoreside. Please note that Dunn's River Falls can be very slippery in places. For visitors who prefer not to get wet, a walkway along the side of the falls allows you to take full advantage of the experience. A frequent sight is a group of enthusiastic climbers, holding hands in a chain, as they're led to the top of the waterfall by a trained guide. From approximately 600 feet high, sparkling water cascades over natural stepping platforms that allow you to climb from the bottom to the top. One of Jamaica's national treasures, Dunn's River Falls is a breathtaking beauty and one of the only waterfalls in the world that empties directly into the sea. Stroll through with a knowledgeable guide and take in the beautiful vistas and brightly colored blossoms. Contained within the 600-acre plantation grounds, the gardens once produced sugarcane and oranges and have been a showcase for native Jamaican fruits and flowers since the early 1900s. Located high on a hilltop with stunning views of Ocho Rios, the manicured Shaw Park botanical gardens covers 25 acres of blooming splendor. We crossed the final suspension bridge and were back at the car park by around 2.30pm.Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction. This section of the track quickly became one of our favorites, as we walked under overhanging cliffs, past (and under) both Cleft Rock and Showercave Falls, and over idyllic creeks. Once over the scree field, we found ourselves back in lush rainforest for the final stretch back to the car park. However it was worth the climb as the views back over the valley were a nice reward. Constant bouldering over large rocks (a wayward ankle’s worst nightmare), and navigating the maze of scree with the help of cairns made this section of the track particularly difficult. This was the toughest and longest part of the day. Crossing the river, we started the climb up and over the scree field, past Meander Crag. Taking Split Rock TrackĪround 1km back down the Meander Falls Track, we took a left at the old Split Rock Track sign, winding down to the Meander River. We could’ve continued heading upwards to get what I imagine to be an amazing view of the valley, but with our plans to take on the Split Rock Track, we started heading back down. The surrounding trees had been crystallized with the frozen spray from the falls, adding to the ‘winter wonderland’ feel akin to something you might find in Narnia.Īfter 15 or so minutes, we made our way back up to the main track. The ‘frozenness’ of the falls didn’t disappoint, making it one of the most unique waterfalls we’ve visited. A well-placed log at the base of the falls made for the perfect spot to stop and take it all in as we enjoyed a well-earned (and needed) coffee break. Once reaching the top, looking from afar wasn’t enough so we quickly scrambled down the rock to get a bit closer. The climb remained consistent, with a slight reprieve towards the end, giving us hopeful glimpses of the end destination as we progressed. The path was marked with orange tags and was in pretty good knick, although I imagine it would get boggy in areas after some rain. We were treated to a bunch of different waterfalls, all feeling somewhat like a prelude to the main event, with lots of opportunities to take a rest on a large rock and take it all in (as well as a few extra breaths). While the pinnacle of the walk is the 130-metre high Meander Falls, the 5km, 470 metre incline hike up to it is equally as captivating.įollowing the Meander River up, the track fittingly ‘meanders’ through lush rainforest, keeping the river in sight for the majority of the climb. The Meander Falls Track is considered one of Tasmania’s 60 great short walks and we instantly found out why. Starting our day at around 9.30am, we left Meander Falls car park full of anticipation. Having spent the weekend exploring some of Tasmania’s greatest waterfalls, we continued to brave the cold to check out a mysterious waterfall we’d heard has a tendency to freeze during winter. What it’s like to Walk the Meander Falls and Split Rock Track Circuit
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