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
Features of this track
Distance
0.8km return
Time
30 - 36min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Somersby Falls walking track starts from Somersby Falls picnic area, in the Somersby precinct of Brisbane Water National Park. It is about 10km west of Gosford and 5mins from the M1 Motorway.
From Newcastle and Sydney:
- Exit the M1 at the Central Coast Highway towards Gosford.
From Gosford:
- Take the Central Coast Highway past Kariong
- Turn onto Wisemans Ferry Road
- Take the second left onto Somersby Falls Road
- The picnic area is at the end of Somersby Falls Road.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
- Parking is available at the Somersby Falls picnic area, including 4 accessible parking spaces, with accessible signage clearly displayed.
- The carpark opens at 7am every day and is locked at 8pm during daylight savings time and at 6pm at all other times.
- It can be a busy place on the weekend and during summer so parking might be limited.
- Small buses recommended. Drop off and pick up bay suited for small buses only. Bus parking off site.
Facilities
Amenities
- There are separate facilities at Somersby Falls picnic area for males, females and people with reduced mobility.
- Accessible doorways at least 850mm wide with lever handles.
Toilets
There's an accessible toilet at Somersby Falls picnic area that can be reached via a paved stone pathway.
Carpark
Seats and resting points
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
This walk is not suitable for visitors with restricted mobility.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Gathering firewood
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 this park – Girrakool picnic area and Somersby Falls picnic area – are closed in the evening. They are open 7am to 8pm during daylight savings and 7am to 6pm 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. The park has pay machines that accept cards, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.
Other fees:
You will need a permit to hold a wedding or undertake commercial photography within the park.
Buy annual pass