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Celebrate at Ebor Falls

Guy Fawkes River National Park

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Overview

Come celebrate the re-opening of Ebor Falls in Guy Fawkes River National Park. Enjoy the views, new lookouts and picnic facilities at this iconic natural attraction. Bring the family to this special event, about 1hr from Armidale.

When

Saturday 4 May 2024, 11am to 1pm.

Accessibility
Easy
Grade
Easy. Suitable for all ages.
Meeting point
Upper Falls picnic area
Bookings
Bookings required. Email or call 02 6739 0700.

Ebor Falls has had a major transformative upgrade following significant damage caused by the 2019/2020 bushfires.

Come along to the official re-opening of Ebor Falls and explore the wonderful new facilities.

The day includes:

  • 11.15am: Smoking ceremony
  • 11.30am: Speeches
  • 12pm: Ribbon cutting
  • 12.10pm: Tour 1 begins (Upper Falls to Lower Falls for sausage sizzle and coffee).
  • 12.20pm: Tour 2 begins
  • 12.30pm: Lunch at Lower Falls
  • 1pm: Event concludes.

The Upper Falls precinct has been upgraded to include:

  • New wheelchair-accessible pathways
  • 2 new viewing platforms with an expanded carpark and long-vehicle access.
  • New amenities including flush toilets
  • Dedicated picnic facilities with 3 new picnic shelters and a gas barbecue.

Amongst the exciting new upgrades are 2 new lookouts, picnic shelters and amenities at the Lower Falls precinct.

The concrete pathway between the upper and lower precincts has also been upgraded, and Ebor Falls Road has received a reseal to cater for the increased visitation expected.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

Park:

Guy Fawkes River National Park

Guy Fawkes River National Park is a wilderness paradise popular for bushwalking and birdwatching. You can also enjoy fishing, swimming and canoeing along the Boyd River.

Aerial view of Ebor Falls and walking tracks, Guy Fawkes River National Park. Photo: David Waugh, © DCCEEW

Things to do:

Ebor Falls

A great stop-off between the coast and Armidale along Waterfall Way, Ebor Falls offers spectacular waterfall views and scenic lookouts.

People on a viewing platform over Ebor Falls, Guy Fawkes River National Park. Photo: David Waugh, © DCCEEW