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Australia - NSW National Parks

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. NPWS manages more than 870 NSW national parks and reserves, covering over 7 million hectares of land.

Therabulat Lookout
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Therabulat Lookout – Megalong Valley views without the crowds

A fairly quiet and infrequently visited lookout, Therabulat Lookout provides some nice views over the Megalong Valley.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 9, 2023 ago
Adams Lookout
NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Adams Lookout – a vantage point over Terrace Falls Reserve

While hardly a spectacular lookout, Adams Lookout provides a nice view over Terrace Falls Reserve. It’s reached by a short, dog-friendly walk.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 5, 2023 ago
Little Terrace Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Little Terrace Falls – a scenic cascade along Terrace Falls Creek

A small but beautiful waterfall, Little Terrace Falls is next to the walking track between Terrace Falls and Bedford Falls in Hazelbrook.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 5, 2023 ago
Pyramid Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Pyramid Falls – a small cascade surrounded by ferns

A small waterfall along Bedford Creek in Hazelbrook, Pyramid Falls cascades down a series of rock tiers in a rainforest grotto.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 5, 2023 ago
Little Terrace Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Stunning waterfalls and swimming holes of the Terrace Falls Reserve

The loop walk through Terrace Falls Reserve uses a network of historic trails, which traverse many sections of shaded rainforest. The bushwalk features four spectacular waterfalls and three secluded pools.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 4, 2023 ago
Terrace Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Terrace Falls – one of the most spectacular Hazelbrook waterfalls

A spectacular waterfall in Hazelbrook, Terrace Falls consist of eight cascades, before the creek flows through a small grotto.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 3, 2023 ago
1X3A3527 LR Victor Falls - a picturesque waterfall in Hazelbrook
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Victor Falls – a picturesque waterfall in Hazelbrook

Victor Falls is a picturesque waterfall in the Terrace Falls Reserve in Hazebrook, which is drops into a small and shaded grotto.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 3, 2023 ago
1X3A3440 LR The Five Waterfalls of the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

The Five Waterfalls of the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit

The scenic South Lawson Waterfall Circuit is a popular Blue Mountains bushwalk, which passes five picturesque waterfalls and is best done after some rain. It can also be combined with the Terrace Falls Reserve to form a longer Lawson to Hazelbrook walk.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 2, 2023 ago
Cataract Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Cataract Falls – the tallest South Lawson Waterfall Loop falls

Consisting of an upper and lower drop, Cataract Falls is the tallest waterfall on the South Lawson Waterfall Loop bushwalk.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 2, 2023 ago
1X3A3458 LR Leslie Falls - an impressive but hard-to-reach Lawson waterfall
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Leslie Falls – an impressive but hard-to-reach Lawson waterfall

A beautiful, secluded waterfall and swimming hole (after rain), Leslie Falls can only be reached via an off-track route along Lawson Ceeek.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsJune 2, 2023 ago

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