Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

The spectacular Fitzroy Falls is located inside the Morton National Park, in the Southern Highlands of NSW, a two hour drive from Sydney or Canberra and 60mins from Wollongong. The 81-metre waterfall is easy to access and makes for a stunning day trip.

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls are viewable from several lookout points, the first of which is only a short walk from the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre and is full accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Continue along the West Rim track to see the falls from more lookout locations. Continue the walk to the Twin Falls for another beautiful waterfall.

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

The entire West Rim track is 3.5km return, however the Twin Falls are located around halfway along this walk.

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

The Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre has information on local history, wildlife and birdwatching plus a basic cafe with a kids’ play area and picnic tables and bathrooms outside.

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

During spring, the East Rim Wildflower walking track offers beautiful blooms.

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

There is plenty of wildlife to discover along the way. We came across a giant termite mound not far past the first lookout and a lyrebird in full song.

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

The bush blooms even in summer are beautiful to discover.

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

Opening times
9am to 5pm daily. Closed on Christmas Day. Opening times can vary depending on the season.

Accessibility
Disability access level – easy
This area is fully wheelchair-accessible
Toilets, elevated walkway to main lookout, visitor centre and cafe are wheelchair-accessible.
A wheelchair is available on request

Parking
Parking is available at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, including several designated disabled spots. Bus parking is available. A daily motor vehicle entry fee applies at the visitor centre carpark. There are coin-operated ‘pay and display’ machines – bring correct change!

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Fitzroy Falls, Morton national Park, NSW, Australia

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