Bushwalking & waterfalls in and around the Shoalhaven.
Sightseeing
Bens Walk is a great place to step out and stretch your legs during a visit to Nowra. The walk loops around the Shoalhaven River, through its gorges, forests and grassy shores. The walk begins at the Nowra Showground, where you can enjoy a barbecue, and superb elevated views of the river and mountains from Hanging Rock. The complete track provides a leisurely return walk of about 5.5 kilometres taking around two hours. A short return walk from the footbridge to the Showground and Hanging Rock takes around 10 minutes. A suspension bridge provides a fun crossing of the river, and also gives access to Depot Farm Reserve and its picnic area.
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Bens Walk
Bens WalkBens Walk is a great place to step out and stretch your legs during a visit to Nowra. The walk loops around the Shoalhaven River, through its gorges, forests and grassy shores. The walk begins at the Nowra Showground, where you can enjoy a barbecue, and superb elevated views of the river and mountains from Hanging Rock. The complete track provides a leisurely return walk of about 5.5 kilometres taking around two hours. A short return walk from the footbridge to the Showground and Hanging Rock takes around 10 minutes. A suspension bridge provides a fun crossing of the river, and also gives access to Depot Farm Reserve and its picnic area.
The easy Granite Falls walking track in Morton National Park, near Nowra, offers scenic waterfall views with springtime wildflowers. Enjoy a picnic by the lookout.
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Granite Falls
Granite Falls Walking TrackThe easy Granite Falls walking track in Morton National Park, near Nowra, offers scenic waterfall views with springtime wildflowers. Enjoy a picnic by the lookout.
George Boyd Rainforest walking track, in South Coast NSW, is a short walk through Morton National Park with scenic Shoalhaven views and birdwatching opportunities.
George Boyd Rainforest Walk
George Boyd Rainforest WalkGeorge Boyd Rainforest walking track, in South Coast NSW, is a short walk through Morton National Park with scenic Shoalhaven views and birdwatching opportunities.
George Boyd lookout in Morton National Park, South Coast NSW, offers scenic views over Shoalhaven, including Jervis Bay and Lake Conjola.
George Boyd Lookout Walk
George Boyd Lookout WalkGeorge Boyd lookout in Morton National Park, South Coast NSW, offers scenic views over Shoalhaven, including Jervis Bay and Lake Conjola.
Take this track across the open wooded heath from North Nowra down into the beautiful gorge and link with the lovely walks of Bomaderry Creek.
Falcon Crescent Link Track
Falcon Crest Walking TrackTake this track across the open wooded heath from North Nowra down into the beautiful gorge and link with the lovely walks of Bomaderry Creek.
Moderate West Rim walking track offers scenic waterfall views, ideal for families on a car tour of Morton National Park, in the Southern Highlands, near Robertson.
West Rim Walking Track
West Rim Walking TrackModerate West Rim walking track offers scenic waterfall views, ideal for families on a car tour of Morton National Park, in the Southern Highlands, near Robertson.
Belmore Falls walking track near Kangaroo Valley offers no shortage of lookouts and sensational southern highland, waterfall and sandstone flora views.
Belmore Falls walking track
Hindmarsh Lookout TrackBelmore Falls walking track near Kangaroo Valley offers no shortage of lookouts and sensational southern highland, waterfall and sandstone flora views.
On the banks of the Shoalhaven River in North Nowra (access from Yurunga Drive) is The Grotto. Whilst access to The Grotto is steep in parts, the walk is short and the ambience of the reserve more than makes up for any effort expended. Take a picnic and spend some time watching the beautiful Shoalhaven River, from a superb vantage point.
Lookout Area - Grotto Walking Track
240 Yurunga DrOn the banks of the Shoalhaven River in North Nowra (access from Yurunga Drive) is The Grotto. Whilst access to The Grotto is steep in parts, the walk is short and the ambience of the reserve more than makes up for any effort expended. Take a picnic and spend some time watching the beautiful Shoalhaven River, from a superb vantage point.
Completing the iconic Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track near Ulladulla in Morton National Park rewards hikers with amazing panoramic views of the area.
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Pigeon House Mountain Summit
Pigeon House Walking TrackCompleting the iconic Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track near Ulladulla in Morton National Park rewards hikers with amazing panoramic views of the area.
Telegraph Creek Nature Trail is a circular walk with signs describing interesting aspects of the vegetation along the way. The trail begins at the northern end of the Green Patch car park or where it is signposted along Jervis Bay Road near the Green Patch turn-off. The walk is 2.4 kilometres long and takes roughly one hour to complete. Grade is easy
Telegraph Creek Trail
Telegraph Creek TrailTelegraph Creek Nature Trail is a circular walk with signs describing interesting aspects of the vegetation along the way. The trail begins at the northern end of the Green Patch car park or where it is signposted along Jervis Bay Road near the Green Patch turn-off. The walk is 2.4 kilometres long and takes roughly one hour to complete. Grade is easy
Take a two-hour guided tour on horizontal rock platforms to learn about the geological history of this continent and see the sharply preserved features of marine fossils. An exciting and enjoyable activity for visitors and local residents from as young as five years to more than 80 years.
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Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk
Ulladulla HarbourTake a two-hour guided tour on horizontal rock platforms to learn about the geological history of this continent and see the sharply preserved features of marine fossils. An exciting and enjoyable activity for visitors and local residents from as young as five years to more than 80 years.
Worrigee Nature Reserve
Kangaroo River walking track winds 3.5km down to the water’s edge, where a secluded picnic spot offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, canoeing, birdwatching and camping.
Kangaroo River
Kangaroo River walking track winds 3.5km down to the water’s edge, where a secluded picnic spot offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, canoeing, birdwatching and camping.
Hare Point walking track passes through sand forest and dunes from Red Point picnic area to Carama Inlet, on the northern shores of Jervis Bay National Park.
Hare Point
Hare Point walking track passes through sand forest and dunes from Red Point picnic area to Carama Inlet, on the northern shores of Jervis Bay National Park.
With its unbeatable scenic views, the Mount Bushwalker day walk is a must for hikers and photographers.
Mount Bushwalker Walking Track
Mount Bushwalker Walking TrackWith its unbeatable scenic views, the Mount Bushwalker day walk is a must for hikers and photographers.
Hanging Rock is a popular picnic spot, loved by walkers and photographers. The rocky platform is 46 metres above the Shoalhaven River and offers spectacular views. It's a great place to rest after a circuit of Ben's Walk, and is close to Nowra Showground, with toilets and plenty of car parking.
Hanging Rock Lookout
Hanging Rock Lookout RoadHanging Rock is a popular picnic spot, loved by walkers and photographers. The rocky platform is 46 metres above the Shoalhaven River and offers spectacular views. It's a great place to rest after a circuit of Ben's Walk, and is close to Nowra Showground, with toilets and plenty of car parking.
The trail passes through open woodland and sandstone heath vegetation with spectacular wildflower displays in late winter and spring. There are three separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over the Shoalhaven gorge towards the Ettrema Wilderness. The trail follows the Brooks Plateau and Moolatoo Trig fire trails within Morton National Park and is virtually flat, making it ideal for people of all ages and fitness levels
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Three Views Walking Track
Tallowa Dam RoadThe trail passes through open woodland and sandstone heath vegetation with spectacular wildflower displays in late winter and spring. There are three separate cliff edge sites with dramatic views over the Shoalhaven gorge towards the Ettrema Wilderness. The trail follows the Brooks Plateau and Moolatoo Trig fire trails within Morton National Park and is virtually flat, making it ideal for people of all ages and fitness levels
Bomaderry Creek Regional Park, a beautiful bushland oasis, awaits those who take the short detour from the Princes Highway between Bomaderry and North Nowra.
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Bomaderry Creek Walking Track
Bomaderry Creek Walking TrackBomaderry Creek Regional Park, a beautiful bushland oasis, awaits those who take the short detour from the Princes Highway between Bomaderry and North Nowra.
The White Sands Walk is the best known of the many beautiful walks around Jervis Bay and quite rightly, it’s a beautiful walk, through the bush and past four stunning beaches, ending up at iconic Hyams Beach.
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White Sands Walk
White Sands WalkThe White Sands Walk is the best known of the many beautiful walks around Jervis Bay and quite rightly, it’s a beautiful walk, through the bush and past four stunning beaches, ending up at iconic Hyams Beach.
Starting at Greenfield Beach picnic area, this short walk passes white sandy beaches and coastal forest by the shores of Jervis Bay. Stop for a swim, spot birds and dolphins, or extend your walk to Hyams Beach.
Scribbly Gum Track
Scribbly Gum TrackStarting at Greenfield Beach picnic area, this short walk passes white sandy beaches and coastal forest by the shores of Jervis Bay. Stop for a swim, spot birds and dolphins, or extend your walk to Hyams Beach.
Red Rocks trig walking track leads to scenic views across Kangaroo Valley and Morton National Park and is a great place for a picnic and some birdwatching
Red Rocks trig walking track
Leebold Hill RoadRed Rocks trig walking track leads to scenic views across Kangaroo Valley and Morton National Park and is a great place for a picnic and some birdwatching
Situated between Kangaroo Valley and the coast, Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve is a great place for hiking, cycling, birdwatching and picnicking.
Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
Leebold Hill RoadSituated between Kangaroo Valley and the coast, Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve is a great place for hiking, cycling, birdwatching and picnicking.
The track meanders through a buffer zone either side of Mahogany Creek. The buffer zone protects remnant forest & ensures the quality of the water which eventually drains into the Shoalhaven River. There are two foot bridges & approximately 2 kilometres of easy grade track.
Mahagony Creek Walking Track
201 Illaroo RdThe track meanders through a buffer zone either side of Mahogany Creek. The buffer zone protects remnant forest & ensures the quality of the water which eventually drains into the Shoalhaven River. There are two foot bridges & approximately 2 kilometres of easy grade track.
Murramarang Aboriginal Area walking track is a 2.2km loop track that passes middens and other sites of great Aboriginal cultural and historic significance.
Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track Trail Head
Murramarang Aboriginal Area walking track is a 2.2km loop track that passes middens and other sites of great Aboriginal cultural and historic significance.
A hidden gem within the village of Kangaroo Valley, this is a stunning bushwalk filled with spectacular sights and a short or long loop option.
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Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Village Museum
2029 Moss Vale RdA hidden gem within the village of Kangaroo Valley, this is a stunning bushwalk filled with spectacular sights and a short or long loop option.
The longer of the two walks is coomies walk, it is a 9 kilometre fairly easy loop that takes in a couple of secluded bays and some spectacular cliffs
Coomies Walk
Coomies WalkThe longer of the two walks is coomies walk, it is a 9 kilometre fairly easy loop that takes in a couple of secluded bays and some spectacular cliffs
Tianjara Falls is a beautiful waterfall located on Main Road 92 journey from Canberra to the Coast. Find it on Braidwood Road in between Nerriga and Nowra
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Tianjara Falls
Braidwood RoadTianjara Falls is a beautiful waterfall located on Main Road 92 journey from Canberra to the Coast. Find it on Braidwood Road in between Nerriga and Nowra
The Belmore Falls is a plunge waterfall with three drops on the Barrengarry Creek in the Southern Highlands and Illawarra regions
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Belmore Falls
Belmore Falls RoadThe Belmore Falls is a plunge waterfall with three drops on the Barrengarry Creek in the Southern Highlands and Illawarra regions
Fitzroy Falls is waterfall on Yarrunga Creek leaping 80m plunge off an escarpment viewed from lookouts on a short walking track in Morton National Park.
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Fitzroy Falls Lookout
Nowra RoadFitzroy Falls is waterfall on Yarrunga Creek leaping 80m plunge off an escarpment viewed from lookouts on a short walking track in Morton National Park.
Twin Falls is a pair of waterfalls best seen after rain from a lookout along the walking track beyond the Fitzroy Falls Lookouts in Morton National Park.
Twin Falls Lookout
West Rim Walking TrackTwin Falls is a pair of waterfalls best seen after rain from a lookout along the walking track beyond the Fitzroy Falls Lookouts in Morton National Park.
Be wowed by Carrington Falls from one of three lookouts with great views. You'll find picnic and barbecue facilities close by along with some short walking
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Cascadele Carrington
Be wowed by Carrington Falls from one of three lookouts with great views. You'll find picnic and barbecue facilities close by along with some short walking
Walk across a grassed area and follow Cascades Stream along a well-trodden path through beautiful rainforest, until you reach the first of the fresh water pools.
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Cascade Falls
Cascades Walking TrackWalk across a grassed area and follow Cascades Stream along a well-trodden path through beautiful rainforest, until you reach the first of the fresh water pools.
Cascades walking track in New England National Park is a rainforest stream walk that travels down through the valley below Wrights lookout for amazing scenic views.
Cascades Walking Track
Cascades Walking TrackCascades walking track in New England National Park is a rainforest stream walk that travels down through the valley below Wrights lookout for amazing scenic views.
Mermaids Inlet is a bushwalk that can be found along the South Coast in Currarong. Here you will make your way along a narrow rock path that will lead you to stunning views of the blue water in the inlet below. This area is a popular spot for rock fisherman and tourists. It is advised not to go too close to the cliffs edge due to strong waves.
Mermaid Inlet
Mermaids Inlet is a bushwalk that can be found along the South Coast in Currarong. Here you will make your way along a narrow rock path that will lead you to stunning views of the blue water in the inlet below. This area is a popular spot for rock fisherman and tourists. It is advised not to go too close to the cliffs edge due to strong waves.
You can actually crawl through the 10m tunnel and on the other side you are rewarded with spectacular views. Please keep in mind that there are no railing to prevent you from falling off of the rocks, enter at your own risk. It is not advised to take children through the cave due to the risk of falling. You will be able to capture some amazing ocean shots from this stunning hidden gem. From here you can continue back to the path that leads you to Mermaids Inlet.
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Gosangs Tunnel
You can actually crawl through the 10m tunnel and on the other side you are rewarded with spectacular views. Please keep in mind that there are no railing to prevent you from falling off of the rocks, enter at your own risk. It is not advised to take children through the cave due to the risk of falling. You will be able to capture some amazing ocean shots from this stunning hidden gem. From here you can continue back to the path that leads you to Mermaids Inlet.
Brooks Lookout Access
Brooks Lookout AccessHeadland walking track is a short, leisurely stroll that takes you through lovely rainforest to the headland.
Headland Walking Track
Headland Walking TrackHeadland walking track is a short, leisurely stroll that takes you through lovely rainforest to the headland.
Governor Head Lookout is 400 metres off Murray's Trail which loops through the national park. The lookout is approx. 1.1 kilometres from the carpark, with the track being narrow footpath and fire trail, with soft sand underfoot.
Governor Head Lookout
Governor Head Lookout is 400 metres off Murray's Trail which loops through the national park. The lookout is approx. 1.1 kilometres from the carpark, with the track being narrow footpath and fire trail, with soft sand underfoot.
Warris Chair walking track offers scenic views of the south coast and Kangaroo Valley with birdwatching and dazzling wildflower displays.
Warris Chair lookout
Nellies Glen Walking TrackWarris Chair walking track offers scenic views of the south coast and Kangaroo Valley with birdwatching and dazzling wildflower displays.
Missingham Steps and Stevo's Track Loop is a 4.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Robertson, New South Wales, Australia that features a waterfall and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers.
Missingham Steps
Missingham Steps and Stevo's Track Loop is a 4.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Robertson, New South Wales, Australia that features a waterfall and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers.
The medium walk to Missingham lookout, in the Kangaroo Valley, offers great birdwatching and waterfall views. Enjoy all the amazing scenic views along the way.
Missinghams Lookout Track
Missinghams Lookout TrackThe medium walk to Missingham lookout, in the Kangaroo Valley, offers great birdwatching and waterfall views. Enjoy all the amazing scenic views along the way.
Izzards lookout track is an easy walk in Budderoo National Park and offers scenic views of Kangaroo Valley.
Izzard Lookout Track
Izzard Lookout TrackIzzards lookout track is an easy walk in Budderoo National Park and offers scenic views of Kangaroo Valley.
About 16.5km of mostly flat walking, although one section of the track was badly overgrown and slow going.
Gerringong Falls Walking Track
Gerringong Falls Walking TrackAbout 16.5km of mostly flat walking, although one section of the track was badly overgrown and slow going.
The ruined Cape St George Lighthouse is perched on the edge of spectacular cliffs between Booderee National Park and the sea. The lighthouse lookout offers stunning sea and cliff views - a fantastic place to watch whale migrations
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Cape St George Lighthouse
Stony Creek RoadThe ruined Cape St George Lighthouse is perched on the edge of spectacular cliffs between Booderee National Park and the sea. The lighthouse lookout offers stunning sea and cliff views - a fantastic place to watch whale migrations