Buddong Falls walking track

Where

Tumut area in Kosciuszko National Park

Accessibility

No wheelchair access

Distance

2.2km return

Time suggested

1hr 30min

Grade

Grade 4

Trip Intention Form

It's a good idea to let someone know where you're going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact.

If you're planning to loan a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) from one of these locations, wait and fill out your trip intention form in person.

Price

Free

What to
bring

Drinking water, sturdy shoes, first aid kit, personal locator beacon, suitable clothing, snacks, hat, sunscreen

Please note

• This walking track forms part of the multi-day Hume and Hovell track – a 426km trek that starts in Yass and finishes in Albury.
• You can pick up maps and get more information at Tumut Visitor Centre.
• This track is steep in places and requires a moderate level of fitness.

Starting from Buddong Falls campground, it’s an easy 400m walk to a view point for the upper falls. Take in the stunning views and listen for lyrebirds among the smooth barked ribbon gums and white flowered tea trees.

If you don’t mind steeper, rougher tracks, continue for another 400m to a sign pointing to the lower falls. After another 270m you’ll arrive near the base of the falls. From here you have magnificent views of Buddong Creek cascading 60m down a granite and shale cliff.

Come in spring and you might see pale yellow blackwood wattles and rust-brown royal grevilleas. Listen for the calls of white-throated treecreepers. If you’re staying overnight at the campground, keep a look out for red-necked wallabies, greater gliders and mountain brush-tailed possums.

Adventurous hikers looking for something longer can continue down Buddong Falls walking track to end up at Jounama Pondage or continue along Blowering Reservoir to Tumut. The further you go, you may need to camp the night or arrange a car pick-up.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info