There are not many waterfalls in the south and south-west of Sydney, with development impacting the natural flow of rivers and streams. Most of the remaining falls are in the Dhawaral National Park and Royal National Park.
See also waterfalls in Sydney’s north / Blue Mountains / Central Coast.
The small Minerva Pool Waterfall (which doesn't officially have a name) is formed by Stokes Creek cascading into the tranquil Minerva Pool.
- Dharawal National Park
- Type of waterfall: Block or Ledge
- Total drop: 2
- Rating: 1
- Ease of access: Easy
- Trail from end of Victoria Road (Wedderburn)
Mulangong Falls is formed by the Macquarie Rivulet cascading over multiple tiers into a small pool and swimming hole.
- Macquarie Pass National Park
- Type of waterfall: Horsetail, Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 15
- Rating: 4
- Ease of access: Moderate
- Clover Hill Trail off Illawarra Highway
National Falls is one of the most spectacular watefalls around Sydney. The waterfall has two separate levels, both with wide overhangs behind the plunging water.
- Royal National Park
- Type of waterfall: Plunge, Tiered or multi-step
- Total drop: 20
- Rating: 5
- Ease of access: Easy/Moderate
- Just of McKell Avenue, in Waterfall
Palona Falls is an ephemeral waterfall along Palona Brook, near Palona Cave.
- Royal National Park
- Type of waterfall: Cascade
- Rating: 2
- Ease of access: Easy
- Trail from Forest Path Carpark on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive
Rainbow Falls is a narrow waterfall, where the Macquarie Rivulet plunges into a narrow canyon.
- Macquarie Pass National Park
- Type of waterfall: Chute
- Total drop: 8
- Rating: 3.5
- Ease of access: Easy
- Clover Hill Trail off Illawarra Highway
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
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
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
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