The picturesque, multi-tiered Wolgan Falls in the Gardens of Stone drops a total of about 60m into a shallow pool, surrounded on most sides by steep cliffs. The waterfall marks the end of a narrow and winding canyon of the Wolgan River (informally called the Wolgan Loops) and the start of the Wolgan Valley.
From the base of Wolgan Falls, you can only see the bottom tier.
From just below the top of Greens Spur to the east of Wolgan Falls is a view of both the lower and uppermost tiers.
The Wolgan River can stop flowing after extended dry periods, and is best seen after a period of some rainfall – but also best avoided after heavy rain, as most of the off-track bushwalking routes involves some rock scrambling and river crossings.
Getting to Wolgan Falls
There is no bushwalking track to the Wolgan Falls; the most direct route is from the south via the Blackfellows Hand Trail and Fire Trail No. 5 (also known as the Spanish Steps), for which a 4WD is highly recommended.
This approach is fairly straightforward, with a fixed rope in place to help with a steep scramble down to the base of the falls.
Alternatively, the falls can be approached from Sunnyside Ridge Road to the north, with this route offering a view of the Wolgan Loops and the top of the waterfall from Greens Spur. This is slightly trickier in terms of navigation, with 15-20m of tape recommended for one small drop and a short section of rainforest which has some thick undergrowth.
The Point Green to Wolgan Falls combines both these routes into a spectacular loop walk.
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