Kellys Falls
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Kellys Falls
Highlights
Walking trail - Approx 1.1km return | 1 hour
Kellys Falls picnic area is a network of walking trails, cascading waterfalls and scenic lookouts within Garawarra State Conservation Area between Sydney and Wollongong, near Helensburgh.
Water cascades over the rocks and drops into a pool, providing a relaxing soundtrack to your lunch at Kellys Falls picnic area, a beautiful spot to get back to nature. From this picnic area, you can walk up to one of four scenic lookouts to take in the views of waterfalls and the rainforest-lined gullies below. With satin bowerbirds, honeyeaters and wattle birds attracted by the flowering banksia, hakea, grevillea and towering Gymea lilies, it’s a great place for birdwatching. From here, you can take a walk along one of the adjoining walking tracks; there are bushwalking links to Stanwell Tops and Illawarra Escarpment that take you to the northern suburbs of Wollongong.
The trail can be slippery and muddy after rain so please use caution and do not attempt this trail in rainy conditions. Also, beware of leeches on this trail! We had many hijack a ride in our shoes!
Activities
Walking
Picnics
Photography
Sight-seeing
Facilities
- Walking trail
- Picnic area
- Car park
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for the most up to date information.
- Ensure you observe all safety signs. Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Wear suitable footwear and always ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements when exploring Australia.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Please do not feed the wildlife.
- Leave nothing but footprints. Take nothing but memories.
Photo & content credits: NSW National Parks | Nick Cubbin
Location
Getting to Kellys Falls
Address: Kellys Falls, Stanwell Tops, New South Wales 2508
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