Apsley Falls We were able to see that first waterfall from both sides of its watercourse. The first set of overlooks involve going down a bunch of stairs towards a handful of viewing platforms with a direct view of the falls. You can also look at the extent of the gorge by looking almost straight down into the shadowy abyss.
Directions: We came to this waterfall from Tia Falls. From the Tia Falls turnoff, we continued northwest on the Oxley Highway (Hwy 34) for another 18km or so until we reached the well-signed Apsley Falls turnoff to the right. If you were headed the other way from Walcha, go about 19km towards Port Macquarie and the signed turnoff will be to your left. TRIP REPORTSGUIDEBOOKS / OTHER RESOURCESNEARBY WATERFALLSHave You Been To This Waterfall?
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Apsley Falls in Full Flow
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Going the other way from the car park, we went on the 2km Oxley Walk, which crosses over a bridge upstream from Apsley Falls before going around the perimeter of the gorge. In addition to seeing the upper falls from different angles than before, the track ends at the lower end of the gorge where you can glimpse the lower main section of Apsley Falls while also looking further downstream into more of the shadowy depths of the steep gorge.
First look at the falls as we descended to the nearest overlooks
Checking out the stream from the bridge upstream of the falls
Angled view of the falls from the Oxley Walk
Looking back at the falls from the Oxley Walk
First look at the lower waterfall as well as the gorge beyond
Closeup of the lower falls
Direct view of the lower waterfall
View of the lower falls from the very end of the track