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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Weeping Rock in Leura is a small but beautiful cascade along the Leura Falls Creek, just below Bridal Veil Falls.
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Total drop: 5
- Rating: 3.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- Trail from Leura Cascades Picnic Area on Chelmsford Drive
Winifred Falls is a relatively easy to reach and picturesque waterfall and swimming hole in the Royal National Park.
- Royal National Park
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge, Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 7
- Rating: 3.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- Warumbul Road, off Sir Bertram Stevens Drive
The highest waterfall in NSW, Wollomombi Falls is in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. The Wollomombi River plunges 228m into a narrow gorge.
- Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
- Type of waterfall: Plunge
- Total drop: 228
- Rating: 3.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- Carpark at end of Wollomombi Falls Rd (Hillgrove)
Wongaree Falls is one of two adjacent waterfalls along the West Canungra Creek Circuit bushwalk. The creek plunges through a chute into small pool.
- Lamington National Park
- Type of waterfall: Chute
- Total drop: 3
- Rating: 3.5
- Ease of access: Easy/Moderate
- Trail from carpark at end of Lamington National Park Road (Green Mountains)
Accessed by the multi-day Thorsborne Trail or by boat, Zoe Falls is a picturesque cascade and swimming hole on Hinchinbrook Island.
- Hinchinbrook Island National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 10
- Rating: 3.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- Multi-day hiking trail or boat transfer from Cardwell or Lucinda
Alcheringa Falls is a small waterfall along the Albert River Circuit in Lamington National Park.
- Lamington National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade, Segmented
- Total drop: 5
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy/Moderate
- Trail from carpark at end of Lamington National Park Road
One of the largest waterfalls in Far North Queensland. Barron Falls is most spectacular during the wet season (Dec-Mar). Multiple vantage points provide a view over the rugged Barron Gorge and falls.
- Barron Gorge National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 160
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Barron Falls Lookout near Kuranda can be accessed via train or car (about 35min drive from Cairns)
Blackfellow Falls is located along the Twin Falls Circuit in Springbrook National Park. A curtain of water cascades over the cliffs above the walking track.
- Springbrook National Park
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge, Segmented
- Total drop: 30
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Trail from Canyon Lookout or Tallanbana Picnic Area
At the head of Collins Flat Beach is Collins Beach Waterfall. The waterfall is best visited after decent rain.
- Sydney Harbour National Park
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge, Segmented
- Total drop: 4
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Limited parking at end of Collins Beach Road
Darling Mills Cascades in the Bidjigal Reserve lays the claim to fame of being the only waterfall in the Hills Shire. The Darling Mills Creek tumbles over some rock ledges.
- Bidjigal Reserve
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 5
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Trail from end of Heidi Place (West Pennant Hills).
The Deep Creek Upper Falls is a small waterfall in a very natural setting along Deep Creek There are some smaller cascades nearby,
- Garigal National Park
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Deep Creek Trail from Deep Creek Reserve (Narrabeen)
Den Fenella Falls in Wentworth Falls, Den Fenella Falls consists of a series of cascades down a narrow, rainforested gully. Best visited after decent rain.
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 20
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- End of Sir H Burrell Drive, Wentworth Falls
The relatively short Hermits Track in the Southern Highlands descends to Dobsons Cave, a pristine swimming hole surrounded by ferns and an intermittent waterfall.
- Nattai National Park
- Type of waterfall: Horsetail
- Total drop: 8
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Buxton Ave, Buxton
Dundundra Falls is a small waterfall along Kierans Creek, in the Dundundra Falls Reserve. There are smaller cascades below and above the waterfall.
- Dundundra Falls Reserve
- Type of waterfall: Segmented
- Total drop: 15
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- End of Larool Road or Aumuna Road, Terrey Hills
Reached by a short but steep paved trail, Ellinjaa Falls is a picturesque waterfall that drops 15m into a shallow pool.
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 15
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Carpark just off Theresa Creek Road
A picturesque waterfall along Breakfast Creek in the Megalong Valley, Glenalan Falls is reached via a partly off-track bushwalk.
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 17
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Moderate
- Dunphys Campground (end of Megalong Road)
Grotto Falls is a small waterfall along the West Rim Trail (Fitzroy Falls), which is in a grotto-like setting just off the main trail
- Morton National Park
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Total drop: 2
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre on Nowra Road
A small waterfall along the Nature Track and Valley of the Waters Track in the Blue Mountains, Isobel Falls is best visited after some decent rain.
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 10
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Conservation Hut at end of Fletcher St, Wentworth Falls
The Katoomba Cascades is a small and very easy-to-reach waterfall, between Scenic World and Echo Point. Best visited after decent rain.
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 10
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Trail from Katoomba Falls Park on Cliff Drive
Lady Hordern Falls is below the more spectacular Fitzroy Falls, and can be seen via a lookout along the West Rim Trail.
- Morton National Park
- Type of waterfall: Plunge
- Total drop: 76
- Rating: 3
- Ease of access: Easy
- Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre on Nowra Road
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