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)

Animals

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  Yellow-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus)

  The yellow-tailed black cockatoo is one of the largest species of parrot. With dusty-black plumage, they have a yellow tail and cheek patch. They’re easily spotted while bird watching, as they feed on seeds in native forests and pine plantations.

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  Common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)

  One of the most widespread of Australian tree-dwelling marsupials, the common brushtail possum is found across most of NSW in woodlands, rainforests and urban areas. With strong claws, a prehensile tail and opposable digits, these native Australian animals are well-adapted for life amongst the trees.

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  Common ringtail possum (Pseudocheirus peregrinus)

  Commonly found in forests, woodlands and leafy gardens across eastern NSW, the Australian ringtail possum is a tree-dwelling marsupial. With a powerful tail perfectly adapted to grasp objects, it forages in trees for eucalypt leaves, flowers and fruit.

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  Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

  Of the 2 species of kookaburra found in Australia, the laughing kookaburra is the best-known and the largest of the native kingfishers. With its distinctive riotous call, the laughing kookaburra is commonly heard in open woodlands and forests throughout NSW national parks, making these ideal spots for bird watching.

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  Regent honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia)

  The regent honeyeater is a critically endangered native bird. Once widespread across south-eastern Australia, only around 250 to 350 birds remain in the wild, making it at risk of extinction.

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  Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

  One of only 2 egg-laying mammals in the world, the short-beaked echidna is one of the most widespread of Australian native animals. Covered in spines, or quills, they’re equipped with a keen sense of smell and a tube-like snout which they use to break apart termite mounds in search of ants.

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  Sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps)

  The sugar glider is a tree-dwelling Australian native marsupial, found in tall eucalypt forests and woodlands along eastern NSW. The nocturnal sugar glider feeds on insects and birds, and satisfies its sweet tooth with nectar and pollens.

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  Wedge-tailed eagle (Aquila audax)

  With a wingspan of up to 2.5m, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey. These Australian animals are found in woodlands across NSW, and have the ability to soar to heights of over 2km. If you’re bird watching, look out for the distinctive diamond-shaped tail of the eagle.

Plants

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  Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)

  An iconic part of the Australian landscape, the grass tree is widespread across eastern NSW. These Australian native plants have a thick fire-blackened trunk and long spiked leaves. They are found in heath and open forests across eastern NSW. The grass tree grows 1-5m in height and produces striking white-flowered spikes which grow up to 1m long.

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  Wonga wonga vine (Pandorea pandorana)

  The wonga wonga vine is a widespread vigorous climber usually found along eastern Australia. A variation of the plant occurs in the central desert, where it resembles a sprawling shrub. One of the more common Australian native plants, the wonga wonga vine produces bell-shaped white or yellow flowers in the spring, followed by a large oblong-shaped seed pod.

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  Mulga (Acacia aneura)

  Mulga are hardy Australian native plants found throughout inland Australia. With an unusually long tap root, the mulga is able to withstand long periods of drought.