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Destinations: WATERFALLS - SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, NSW

Minnamurra Falls
An impressive two-tiered waterfall deep in the Minnamurra Rainforest inland from Kiama. To get to the falls requires a looped walk through the rainforest of the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre. Entry fee applies.

The Upper Falls Walk (2.6km) is challenging but offers spectacular views of the gorge and surrounding sandstone cliffs carved by the Minnamurra River, and the rainforest canopy below. The walk concludes in a natural amphitheatre with two viewing platforms, above the slot canyon of the lower falls and at the base of the upper falls.
Location: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre (Budderoo National Park), 345 Minnamurra Falls Road, Jamberoo


Belmore Falls
Situated in Morton National Park between Fitzroy Falls and Carrington Falls, Belmore Falls consists of two separate free-fall drops, one above the other in the cliff face. Located on the edge of the escarpment south-east of Burrawang, on the headwaters of Barrengarry Creek, the falls tumble dizzily 78 metres down to the floor of the valley. A walking path gives the opportunity to photograph the falls from a number of angles.
Location: Morton National Park, Belmore Falls Road, Yarrawa State Forest.


Fitzroy Falls
The most well known and oft-visited waterfall in the Kiama district and Morton National Park, Fitzroy Falls is where Yarrunga Creek plunges 81m over a precipitous sandstone escarpment into Yarrunga Valley. The main lookout actually goes out over the falls itself; two other lookouts a short walk away give different perspectives. There is a very enlightening visitors centre here. Entry fees apply.
Location: Morton National Park, Nowra Road.


Paddy's River Falls
A beautiful, snow-fed waterfall that flows all year round. Accessible by car on a sealed road that ends at a viewing platform at the top of the falls. There is a sealed path to the base of the falls.
Location: Tooma Road, Tumbarumba


Carrington Falls
This 50m high single-drop waterfall is on the Kangaroo River in Budderoo National Park. A 25-minute loop walk gives numerous photo opportunities from a variety of angles.
Location: 24km from Jamberoo Village, via Jamberoo Mountain Road and Carrington Falls Road, Pheasant Ground, NSW.


Nellie's Glen, near Carrington Falls

Twin Falls
The falls consists of two columns of water, one much stronger than the other, that plunge into the valley below. These falls are in Morton National Park about a 600m walk past the Jersey Lookout of Fitzroy Falls. Entry fees apply.
Location: Morton National Park, Nowra Road.


Tianjara Falls
Tianjara Falls is on the Yarramunmun Creek in the Turpentine Ranges. The Boyd Lookout and picnic areas are also worth a visit.
Location: Turpentine Road, around 2 hrs. from North Canberra via Braidwood and Nerriga, or from Nowra or Batemans Bay on the coast. 


Tuross Falls
The 35 metre high Tuross Falls, on the Tuross River, is located Wadbilliga National Park about an hour's drive east of Cooma. Tuross Canyon is a popular abseiling location.
Location: via Wandella Road, 36km from Cobargo.


Gibraltar Falls
Gibraltar Falls is the most accessible waterfall in the ACT. It is a secluded spot at the edge of Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest with picnic tables, barbecues and camping area at Woods Reserve.
Location: off Corin Dam Road, ACT.


Macquarie Pass Falls
The main road from Robertson in the Southern Highlands to Albion Park on the coastal plain descends the Illawarra escarpment via the Macquarie Pass. The road twists winds its way through Macquarie Pass National Park, through some of the most scenic rainforest in the country.
Once you reach Macquarie Pass you enter a dark and thick rainforest canopy as the road winds and makes its way up the steep escarpment towards Robertson. On North side of Macquarie Pass you will find a picnic ground and the beautiful cascade falls. After following the fresh water creek up stream along a track through the rainforest you will find a series of quite stunning and tranquil waterfalls that make there way down the escarpment. On the South side is Macquarie Rivulet, which is a truly magnificent part of the region. A track through the rainforest vegetation makes its way up stream where you can enjoy the scenery and power of the rivulet as the water cascades down the mountain. Further up is jump rock waterfall and many large sandstone rock formations. After heavy rain the sound of the Rivulet is deafening.

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