Central Coast Highway Waterfall – a cascade next to the road

Australia, Central Coast, Kariong, NSW

Summary: A nice cascade (especially after rain) which is right next to the Central Coast Highway, in West Gosford.

Walking distance to waterfall: 0.1km (return)
Duration: <1 hour
Grade: Easy
Type of waterfall: Cascade
Waterfall Rating: 2.5/5
Height of falls: 10m
Topographic map/s: 9131-2S GOSFORD (1:25K) Buy / Download

I’m not really sure what to call this waterfall along the Central Coast Highway in West Gosford. Formed by an unnamed creek (which flows into Corrumbine Creek) cascading over a series of tiered rocks, the waterfall is located between the southbound and northbound lanes of the Central Coast Highway.

Opposite the waterfall is an obelisk commemorating Henry Kendall, a 19th century Australian author and bush poet. There’s plenty of parking on the wide shoulder, if you want to get a closer look at the waterfall, or explore the rough track down to “Kendall’s Chair”, which is on the same creek as the waterfall.