Located near the start of the Empire Pass, this small but picturesque waterfall drops over a couple of tiers into a shallow pool. It’s most impressive after heavy rain, and can be just a trickle of water during dry periods.
St Michaels Falls was named by Joseph Hay, who become a Land Agent in Sydney and in the Blue Mountains and “bought many portions of land in Lawson, sometimes by dubious means” (Brian Fox). It may have been named after St Michael, Archangel of God (as Hay also named the nearby Cecilia Falls and Sebastian Fall after saints – both have since been renamed).
Joseph Hay played a significant role in getting what is now North Lawson Park set aside as a recreation and in developing the walking tracks in the area, most of which remain in use today.
Getting to St Michaels Falls
The short walk to St Michaels Falls starts from North Lawson Park, and is about 1.6km return – or you can do a 4km loop which passes two more waterfalls. You can also stop at St Michaels Falls along the longer Empire Pass Loop. North Lawson Park is 1.3km walk or drive from Lawson station.
More information
- Brian Fox, “Joseph Hay: One of Lawson’s Pioneers” in Blue Mountains History Journal, Issue 1, August 2010
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