There are many waterfalls in every Australian state, although the most spectacular drops are along the eastern seaboard – the Blue Mountains (NSW), Waterfall Way near Dorrigo (NSW), Lamington National Park (QLD) and Cairns region (QLD) are some of the best places to go chasing easily-accessible waterfalls.
The list below is sorted by (my subjective) rating in descending order – so highest-rated falls/swimming spots at the top!
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Impressive after rain, the Phantom Falls along the Mueller Track in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden tumbles about 25m over a series of ledges.
- St Ives Wildflower Garden
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 25
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Moderate
- Take Mueller track from Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden Visitor Centre
A beautiful and popular waterfall and swimming hole in Leura, the Pool of Siloam is reached via a short bushwalking track that descends through lush rainforest.
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 15
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- Gordon Falls Reserve on Lone Pine Avenue or end of Gladstone Road, Leura
Popes Falls is located on Greaves Creek in Blackheath, along the Rodriguez Pass walking track.
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 12
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy/Moderate
- Evans Lookout (end of Grand Canyon Road), Blackheath
The tallest waterfall in Springbrook National Park, Purling Brook Falls plunges 106m from the top of the escarpment into a deep pool.
- Springbrook National Park
- Type of waterfall: Plunge
- Total drop: 106
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- Gwongorella Picnic Ground, end of Forestry Road
A picturesque waterfall along the Warrie Circuit in Springbrook National. The trail passes through an overhang behind Rainbow Falls.
- Springbrook National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 30
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- Trail from Tallanbana Picnic Area
Red Rock Falls is one of the three waterfalls near the end of the Valley of the Waters Track in the Blue Mountains.
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 8
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- Conservation Hut at end of Fletcher St, Wentworth Falls
Rock Ribs Waterfall, located in Morton National Park, combines a picturesque waterfall with a secluded and deep swimming hole.
- Morton National Park
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 4
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy/Moderate
- Wog Wog Campground, Charleys Forest Road
Located on the Willlams River in the Barrington Tops National Park, Rocky Crossing Cascades is a series of stunning waterfalls and waterholes.
- Barrington Tops National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 2
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- Trail from Lagoon Pinch Picnic Area
Particularly impressive after heavy rain, Sixty Foot Falls in Mittagong has a main drop of almost 20m, followed by a smaller cascade. You can swim below the waterfall, but the Nattai River does suffer from pollution.
- Mount Alexandra Reserve
- Type of waterfall: Plunge, Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 18
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- End of Mount Alexandra Lookout Road
Split Rock Falls (or Cleft Rock Falls) is the most spectacular of two waterfalls along the Split Rock Track in the Great Western Tiers.
- Meander Forest Reserve
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Total drop: 15
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Moderate
- Carpark near end of Meander Falls Road
Tolmer Falls is a tall waterfall in LItchfield National Park, reached by a short 800m return walk, or a 1.6km loop trail.
- Litchfield National Park
- Type of waterfall: Horsetail
- Total drop: 35
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- Carpark at end of Tolmer Falls Road
A tall waterfall in Springbrook National Park, Twin Falls is reached by a short bushwalk that goes to the base of the falls. The waterfall drops into a deep pool.
- Springbrook National Park
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge, Segmented
- Total drop: 40
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- Trail from Canyon Lookout or Tallanbana Picnic Area
Vera Falls is along the Valley of the Waters Creek in the Blue Mountains. There is a rough trail to both the base and the top of the fairly remote waterfall.
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Type of waterfall: Horsetail
- Total drop: 20
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Moderate
- Fletcher St or Falls Road in Wentworth Falls
Wentworth Falls is one of the many spectacular waterfalls in the Blue Mountains, which can be seen from a number of lookouts and walking trails.
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 187
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- Wentworth Falls Lookout (and start of walking trail) + many more options
Wheeny Gap Falls (also called Lagoon Creek Falls) is picturesque waterfall that cascades into a deep natural pool. A short but very steep walking trail from the end of the North Wheeny Gap Firetrail takes you to this stunning waterhole.
- Wollemi National Park
- Type of waterfall: Segmented, Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 10
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Moderate
- End of North Wheeny Gap Trail (which is off Mountain Lagoon Road)
A short distance downstream from Wheeny Gap Falls is Wheeny Gap Pool, a larger and even more spectacular swimming hole. It's reached via a short but very steep walking trail from the end of the North Wheeny Gap Firetrail.
- Wollemi National Park
- Type of waterfall: Plunge
- Total drop: 10
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Moderate
- End of North Wheeny Gap Trail (which is off Mountain Lagoon Road)
The Trough Waterfall (or Secret Woy Woy Waterfall Pool) is now a popular Central Coast Instagram spot. The waterfall and infinity pool are well worth a visit, but try and avoid peak times.
- Brisbane Water National Park
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Total drop: 20
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy/Moderate
- Tunnel Firetrail on Woy Woy Road (Woy Woy Bay). Small parking area.
One of three waterfalls along Theresa Creek Road, Zillie Falls plunges 30m into a narrow valley. A viewing platform is at the top of the falls.
- Wooroonooran National Park
- Type of waterfall: Plunge
- Total drop: 30
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- Carpark next to falls on Theresa Creek Road
A picturesque waterfall in Lawson, the base of Adelina Falls is easily reached by a short bushwalking track (which forms part of a longer waterfall loop),
- South Lawson Park
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 15
- Rating: 3.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- Track from Honour Avenue, Lawson
A very picturesque waterfall after heavy rain, Allenby Falls (or the Allenby Park Waterfal) cascades over multiple tiers. It can be reached via a few short bushwalking trails in Allenby Park, in Sydney's northern beaches.
- Allenby Park
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 12
- Rating: 3.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- Closest access is from bottom of Derna Crescent
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