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Upper Falls loop walk

Guy Fawkes River National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Upper Falls loop walk.

Track grading

Features of this track

Distance

0.36km

Time

30min - 1hr

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Flat

Steps

No steps

Quality of path

Well-formed track: The entire walk is concrete.

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.

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 this walk to Ebor Falls along Village walking track.

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles (no long vehicle access)

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Ebor Falls including 2 designated accessible parking spots, with accessible signage clearly displayed.

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

  • There are no bins so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.
  • There’s no drinking water along the track or picnic area so please bring your own.

Toilets

There are toilets at Ebor Falls, at both the Upper and Lower Falls carparks:

  • The toilet block at the Upper Falls has 4 stalls, including 2 accessible toilets.
  • The toilet block at the Lower Falls has 2 stalls, including 1 accessible toilet.

Picnic tables

There are accessible picnic tables with shelters that you can reach along flat, concrete pathways.

Barbecue facilities

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Carpark

Seats and resting points

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Waterfall safety

Waterfalls are beautiful destinations but please be safe when visiting these natural wonders. Read these waterfall safety tips before exploring waterfalls on your next walk.

Accessibility

Disability access level - easy

This walk is fully accessible:

  • Both viewing platforms at the Upper Falls are accessible
  • The 360m loop walk is concrete and flat. It's best walked in a clockwise direction. Allow 30 minutes back to the carpark.
  • The Upper Falls carpark is asphalt with 1 designated accessible parking space.
  • There are accessible flush toilets and accessible picnic tables.

Prohibited

Camp fires and solid fuel burners

Camping

Gathering firewood

Generators

Horses

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.

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