Gerringong Falls
Budderoo National Park
Overview
Gerringong Falls is in Budderoo National Park near Kangaroo Valley. Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is permanently closed as there is a risk of falling from the cliff edge and severe injury.
There is no approved walking track leading to the base of Gerringong Falls. People have been seriously injured while trying to access the base of the falls.
It's a 18km round trip to walk to the top of Gerringong Falls along Hersey trail (an unmarked fire trail) and taking the wrong turn could be dangerous. There's limited mobile phone reception in this area. You may not be able to call for help if you need it and access for emergency services is difficult.
To see waterfalls, please visit Minnamurra Falls walk or Carrington Falls walking track in Budderoo National Park, Fitzroy Falls lookout in Morton National Park, or Griffiths walking track in Barren Grounds Nature Reserve.
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Hersey trail
Hersey trail is a challenging 17.6km return walk that leads through exposed heathland to the top of Gerringong Falls in Budderoo National Park, near Carrington Falls. It’s recommended for experienced bushwalkers only.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.
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Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.
Buy annual pass
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