A selection of some of the prettiest and most impressive waterfalls in Sydney and New South Wales.
Carrington Falls is a beautiful plunge waterfall on the Kangaroo River in Budderoo National Park, located around 150km south of Sydney.
A short and easy walking track with viewing platforms offers visitors panoramic views of the waterfall and the surrounding valley.
Nearby Nellies Glen on the other side of the river also deserves a visit, with a picnic area and various walking tracks with lookout points to explore.
Read moreVisit Carrington Falls and Nellies Glen in Budderoo National Park
Sydney has a lot to offer when it comes to beautiful natural scenery. The coastline, the beaches, the mountains, the valleys, as a Sydney-sider you have an endless amount of options for great day trips to undertake.
Chasing waterfalls is a fun way to go out and about and discover the beauty and variety of Sydney’s national parks. To help you get inspired, we have selected ten of the prettiest waterfalls in and around Sydney that you can get very close to.
Read more10 Best Waterfalls in and Around Sydney You Need to Visit
A scenic coastal walk starting at Wattamolla leads to Eagle Rock, one of the most iconic landmarks in the Royal National Park that strongly resembles an eagle’s beak.
What’s more, next to Eagle Rock is Curracurrong Falls, one of the very few waterfalls in the world that flows directly into the ocean.
Read moreEagle Head Rock and Curracurrong Falls via Wattamolla Picnic Area
The Blue Mountains region west of Sydney is home to countless scenic walking tracks and various panoramic lookout points.
But Sydney’s most popular day trip destination is also home to several beautiful waterfalls, some easy to access and others a bit harder to find.
Read more7 Beautiful Waterfalls to Visit in the Blue Mountains
A short but very steep walking track starting at the Conservation Hut in Wentworth Falls brings visitors up close and personal with Empress Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Blue Mountains.
The walk to Empress Falls forms part of the longer and more challenging National Pass walking track, one of the most famous bushwalks in New South Wales.
Read moreEmpress Falls Walking Track via the Conservation Hut
Maddens Falls is a stunning cascade waterfall in the rural locality of Darkes Forest in Dharawal National Park, located 50 km south of Sydney.
A short and easy 1 km bushwalk through upland swamp communities brings visitors to a scenic viewing platform which provides beautiful views of the waterfall.
Crystal Shower Falls is located in beautiful Dorrigo National Park, an hour away from Coffs Harbour and 580 kilometres north of Sydney.
The fun and exciting Wonga Walk, starting at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, will get you to this very pretty waterfall.
Read moreDiscover Crystal Shower Falls and the Wonga Walk in Dorrigo National Park
Wentworth Falls is one of the most popular bushwalking destinations in the Blue Mountains. The name Wentworth Falls refers to the famous 3-tiered, 187m high waterfall, but it is also the name of the town where the waterfall is located.
There are lots of different walking tracks to choose from in the Wentworth Falls area, some very short and others quite long and challenging. In addition to walks, there are also several lookout points with spectacular views to enjoy in Wentworth Falls.
Tucked away in a scenic agricultural setting, Dangar Falls is a 30m high cascade waterfall on the Bielsdown River in Dorrigo.
A short but steep walking track takes you to the base where you can go for a swim in the beautiful swimming hole right underneath the waterfall.
Read moreVisit Dangar Falls on the Bielsdown River in Dorrigo
Located just moments away from Byron Bay in Nightcap National Park, Minyon Falls is a stunning plunge waterfall that drops more than 100 metres into a deep gorge.
A beautiful 7.5 km walking track through subtropical rainforest brings you to a magical swimming hole right under the waterfall.