Somersby Falls walking track
Brisbane Water National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Somersby Falls walking track.
Track grading
Grade 3
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Time
15 - 20min
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Gradient
Short steep hills
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Distance
0.1km return
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Steps
Many steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
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Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
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.
Maps and downloads
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.
Operated by
- Girrakool office
- Monday to Friday, hours vary.
- 02 4320 4200
- npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 59 Girrakool Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
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.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day applies at Girrakool and Somersby Falls picnic areas. The park has coin-operated pay and display machines - please bring correct coins.
Other fees:
You will need a permit to hold a wedding or undertake commercial photography within the park.
Buy annual pass
