Horton Falls National Park

Horton Falls National Park is in the New England region in northern NSW. To get there:

From Barraba:

• Drive about 40min west of Barraba
• Head west along Trevallyn Road, then turn left onto Mount Lindesay Road.
• Travel for 10km, then turn right onto Horton Falls Road.
• Continue for approximately 7km until you reach the park entrance.

From Narrabri:

• The reserve is about a 2hr drive east of Narrabri
• Travel east on Killarney Gap Road for 66km, then turn right onto Back Creek Road.
• Follow Back Creek Road for 17km and turn left onto Trevallyn Road
• Drive for 26km to the intersection of Mount Lindesay Road
• Travel for 10km along Mount Lindesay Road, then turn right onto Horton Falls Road.
• Continue for approximately 7km until you reach the park entrance.

From Tamworth:

• The reserve is about a 2hr drive north west of Tamworth
• Take Manilla Road north to Barraba for about 90km.
• Turn left onto Alice Street, continuing onto Trevallyn Road for about 20km.
• Turn right onto Horton Falls Road and continue for 7km until you reach the park entrance.

Road quality

• Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• Most roads suitable for 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking is available at Upper Falls picnic area and  Horton Falls lookout.

Autumn

This is one of the best times of year to visit the park, with ideal temperatures for bushwalking and camping.

Spring

A lovely time to enjoy picnicking, indulging in wildlife and nature photography, birdwatching, and bushwalking.

Summer

Escape the heat by heading into the park for a refreshing swim.

Winter

Enjoy the spectacular views under clear winter skies.

Toilets

• Horton Falls campground and picnic area

Picnic tables

• Horton Falls campground and picnic area

Barbecue facilities

• Horton Falls campground and picnic area

• Horton Falls National Park factsheet
• Horton Falls National Park map (1.6MB pdf)