Cascades walking track and viewing platform
Wadbilliga National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Cascades walking track and viewing platform.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.8km return
Time
30min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Cascades walking track is in the Cascades precinct of the Wadbilliga National Park. To get there From Canberra:
- Head south towards Cooma on the Monaro Highway. Exit just north of Cooma, turning left onto Polo Flat Road and then left again after crossing the train line onto Numeralla Road.
- Follow this for about 40 minutes, then turn right onto Badja Forest Road, which turns onto a dirt road immediately after the turn-off.
- From here, follow the signs to Cascades by turning right onto Peters Road and then right onto Tuross Falls Road.
Follow the Tuross Falls Road to the end, where you will find a parking area.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Cascades can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available on Main Road, a short walk from the walking track.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wadbilliga National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Walk to Tuross River Falls now that the days are getting a bit cooler. Or, follow one of the many unsealed roads through Wadbilliga on a mountain bike.
Spring
Walk to Turross River Falls for a great half-day adventure. Or, take a back-country hike to Wadbilliga Trig.
Summer
Explore the many gorgeous pools at the cascades. Camp at Cascades campground and watch for greater gliders at night.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
8°C and 23°C
Highest recorded
38.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
-3°C and 10°C
Lowest recorded
-10.5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
December
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
256mm
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
- You are encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
- Firewood may not be collected from the park, so you'll need to bring your own.
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.
Operated by
- Bombala office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.
- 02 6458 5900
- npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 153 Maybe Street, Bombala NSW 2632
Park info
- in Wadbilliga National Park in the South Coast and Snowy Mountains regions
Wadbilliga National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.