The north and north-west of Sydney has many waterfalls and cascades. While some have been affected by development, many of them are protected by national parks and bushland reserves. This list of waterfalls in Sydney’s north listed include those in Garigal National Park, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Lane Cove National Park.
See also waterfalls in Sydney’s south / Blue Mountains / Central Coast.
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
Babbage Falls is a small waterfall along Moores Creek on the Little Digger Track. For the best view, follow the secret track that takes you to a long overhang below the falls.
- Moores Creek Reserve
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 5
- Rating: 2.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- End of Carnavon Road (East Lindfield)
A picturesque cascade in Hunts Creek Reserve, Balaka Falls can be visited by a few short access tracks, or form part of a longer (3.5km) dog-friendly bushwalk through the reserve,
- Hunts Creek Reserve
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 8
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Easy
- Ferndale Ave (Carlingford) for easiest access to falls. Parkland Road for start of longer loop bushwalk.
Blaxlands Falls or Buckham Falls is a waterfall along Shrimptons Creek. Above the waterfall is a series of small cascades.
- Lane Cove National Park
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Total drop: 8
- Rating: 2.5
- Ease of access: Easy/Moderate
- Trail from end of Leisure Close, Macquarie Park
The Caleyi Falls (they don't have an unofficial name) is a small but picturesque waterfall along an informal mountain-biking trail in Garigal National Park.
- Garigal National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Total drop: 7
- Rating: 1.5
- Ease of access: Easy/Moderate
- Caleyi Trail from Mona Vale Road, Ingleside. Best parking is along Tumburra St
A small but wide cascade where Carroll Creek drops over a long ledge, just before reaching Middle Harbour Creek.
- Garigal National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Rating: 2
- Ease of access: Easy
- Carroll Creek Track from NPSW Forestville Office at the end of Ferguson St (Davidson)
The Carroll Creek Falls is a small but picturesque waterfall and swimming hole along Carroll Creek, in Garigal National Park.
- Garigal National Park
- Type of waterfall: Punchbowl
- Rating: 2.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- Carroll Creek Track from NPSW Forestville Office at the end of Ferguson St (Davidson)
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
Crystal Creek Falls is a tiered waterfall located just next to McCarrs Creek Road, but hidden from views by trees.
- Ku-ring-gai Chase NP, West Head
- Type of waterfall: Segmented
- Total drop: 20
- Rating: 2.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- Next to McCarrs Creek 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).
A tiered waterfall along a tributary of Deep Creek, close to Deep Creek Reserve. It's best visited after some decent rain.
- Garigal National Park
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Rating: 2.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- Deep Creek Reserve, Narrabeen
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)
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
The Elvina Waterfall tumbles 25m down a sheer cliff. At the base of the falls is a sandy area surrounded by lush vegetation.
- Ku-ring-gai Chase NP, West Head
- Type of waterfall: Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 25
- Rating: 2
- Ease of access: Easy/Moderate
- Elvina Track off West Head Road
Frasers Brook Cascades is a very small waterfall along the Cliff Connection Track, where the creek drops into a natural pool.
- Bobbin Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase NP
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge, Segmented
- Total drop: 1
- Rating: 1
- Ease of access: Easy/Moderate
- Frog Hollow Firetrail from end of Lister Street, North Wahroonga
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