Ebor Falls
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Overview
A great stop-off between the coast and Armidale along Waterfall Way, Ebor Falls offers spectacular waterfall views and scenic lookouts.
- Type
- Lookouts
- Accessibility
- Easy
- What to
bring - Hat, sunscreen, drinking water
- Please note
- Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch.
Watch the Guy Fawkes River plunging 100m over two waterfalls at Ebor Falls. Three lookout platforms along the edge of the gorge – upper falls, lower falls and valley view — give spectacular views out into the rugged gorge country.
A 360m loop walk takes you from the carpark to an impressive, cantilevered lookout, as well as another scenic lookout. From here you'll enjoy picturesque views of the majestic Ebor Falls, plunging over the waterfalls edge. Just a short walk from the falls is Ebor Falls picnic area. Settle down for a picnic lunch or enjoy a barbecue in a peaceful bushland setting.
If you're keen for more, take the 1.1km walk into Ebor Village from Ebor Falls by following Village walking track from the Upper Falls carpark to the east.
Golden everlasting daisies bloom around the upper falls in the warmer months and rare ground orchids flower in the late spring and summer. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a wedge-tailed eagle soaring above you as you picnic in the grassy woodlands area next to the falls.
The Gumbaynggirr people traditionally called Ebor Falls ‘Martiam’, which means ‘the great falls’.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/ebor-falls/local-alerts
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Guy Fawkes River National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Guy Fawkes River National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Ebor Falls.
Getting there and parking
Ebor Falls is in Guy Fawkes River National Park. To get there:
- From Ebor, head west on the Waterfall Way towards Armidale for 1km.
- Turn right at Ebor Falls Road and follow the national park signs
- Signposted as a RMA rest area.
The turning space and parking for long vehicles and caravans is very limited. Vehicle and trailer combinations over 12m in length should park at Ebor and enjoy the walk to Ebor Falls along Village walking track.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Ebor Falls.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Guy Fawkes River National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Great camping weather when the days start cooling off, yet the water in the river is still warm.
Spring
Look out for native wildflowers around Ebor Falls, including everlasting daisies, native violets and small-fruited hakea.
Summer
Paddle in the creek at Chaelundi campground or swim, canoe or fish on Boyd River at Dalmorton.
Facilities
Amenities
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Gas barbecues (free)
Carpark
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
- The 360m loop walk from the carpark to the lookouts is fully wheelchair-accessible
- The walk to Ebor Village from Ebor Falls is wheelchair-accessible, with assistance.
- Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available as well as 2 accessible lookout platforms.
Permitted
Rock climbing is permitted only between the upper and lower falls viewing platforms. The NSW Climbing Code of Conduct should be followed. Please check the park Plan of Management if you plan to abseil or climb in this location.
Climbers must operate under a Leave No Trace (LNT) philosophy to minimise impact at climbing sites. Lookouts and handrails are not to be used for anchoring at any time.
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
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.
Learn more
Ebor Falls is in Guy Fawkes River National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Gold rush
Major Edward Parke named Guy Fawkes River after camping nearby on Guy Fawkes Day, November 5, 1845. Gold was discovered in the late 1800s at Ballards Flat and Dalmorton, with the latter once supporting a town of 3,000 people during a short gold rush. A couple of building ruins remain today and old stockmen huts and yards are still present throughout the valleys.
Routes of time
Archaeological sites suggest that Aboriginal people have occupied these valleys for over 10,000 years. The Guy Fawkes and Boyd rivers once served as important traffic and trade routes linking the tablelands to the coast. Ebor Falls was traditionally named 'Martiam', which means 'Great Falls' in Gumbaynggir language.
- Celebrate at Ebor Falls 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.
Unique geology
The north-south line of the Guy Fawkes River cuts through the Demon fault line, a 240-million-year-old crack in the landscape. In the south of the park the Ebor volcano spewed lava across the landscape. This created the Ebor Falls, with their unusual organ pipe-like rock formations.
- Celebrate at Ebor Falls 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.
- Ebor Falls A great stop-off between the coast and Armidale along Waterfall Way, Ebor Falls offers spectacular waterfall views and scenic lookouts.
- Escarpment walk Escarpment walk in Guy Fawkes River National Park is a forest walk that takes hikers past Chaelundi Falls and Lucifers Thumb, all the way to Spring Gully picnic area.
- Misty Creek lookout Enjoy scenic views from Misty Creek lookout over Guy Fawkes River Gorge, near Coffs Harbour, and Chaelundi campground.
Wild about species
The park is an incredible biodiversity hotspot. There are over 40 different plant communities and about 1000 plant species in the park, along with 28 threatened plant species, 24 threatened animal species, and significant areas of old growth forest. The endangered brush-tailed rock-wallaby can be seen in the rocky areas of the park, while glossy black cockatoos are often spotted throughout the park. The park is also one of the few remaining areas in Australia where purebred dingoes can still be found. The park is a conservation site for one of the most significant areas of wilderness in northern NSW, extending over 84,000ha of the 107,000ha park. This preserves the biodiversity of the park, allowing its natural ecosystems to be kept free from excessive human impact.
- Ebor Falls A great stop-off between the coast and Armidale along Waterfall Way, Ebor Falls offers spectacular waterfall views and scenic lookouts.
- Escarpment walk Escarpment walk in Guy Fawkes River National Park is a forest walk that takes hikers past Chaelundi Falls and Lucifers Thumb, all the way to Spring Gully picnic area.
- Misty Creek lookout Enjoy scenic views from Misty Creek lookout over Guy Fawkes River Gorge, near Coffs Harbour, and Chaelundi campground.
Plants and animals protected in this park
Animals
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Spotted-tailed quoll (Dasyurus maculatus)
The spotted-tailed quoll is the largest remaining carnivorous marsupial on the Australian mainland. It’s protected as a vulnerable species in NSW.