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Somersby Falls walking track

Brisbane Water National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Somersby Falls walking track.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

0.1km return

Time

15 - 20min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

Some bushwalking experience recommended

Gradient

Short steep hills

Steps

Many steps

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles

Getting there and parking

Somersby Falls walking track is in the Somersby precinct of Brisbane Water National Park. To get there from Gosford:

  • Follow Pacific Highway to Wisemans Ferry Road
  • Turn left onto Somersby Falls Road at Somersby
  • Continue along Somersby Falls Road (to the left).
  • Turn left into Somersby Falls picnic area

Park entry points


Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at the Somersby Falls picnic area. The carpark opens at 9am every day and is locked at 8pm during daylight savings and at 5pm all other times. It can be a busy place on the weekend and during summer so parking might be limited.

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Safety messages

Waterfall safety

Waterfalls are beautiful destinations but please be safe when visiting these natural wonders. Read these waterfall safety tips before exploring waterfalls on your next walk.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Somersby Falls walking track

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Park info

  • in Brisbane Water National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region

  • Two picnic areas in Brisbane Water National Park close in the evening:

    • Girrakool picnic area is open 7am to 8pm during daylight savings and is open 7am to 6pm at other times
    • Somersby Falls picnic area is open 8am to 8pm during daylight savings and is open 8am to 5pm at other times

    Other areas of Brisbane Water National Park will be open at all times, however may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

     

     

  • Park entry fees:

    $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.

    Other fees:

    You will need a permit to hold a wedding or undertake commercial photography within the park.

    Buy annual pass