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Waterfalls of New South Wales

Rising clouds revealing the Three Sisters

New South Wales (NSW) waterfalls can be found as far north as the subtropical forests near the Queensland border and as far south as the Australian Alps near the Victoria border. With their differing climates, you can expect to find various waterfalls of which most are close to towns and accessible by most people. The state is also blessed with deep gorges yielding some of the country's tallest and most spectacular waterfalls.

In NSW's southern regions, the climate is primarily temperate so most of its rains occur in the winter months (June through August). The waterfalls plunging off the cliffs of the Blue Mountains (such as Wentworth Falls and Katoomba Falls) require a good bit of luck and timing to see due to their small drainages. But if you're fortunate to see them work, they are some of the most memorable waterfalls in some of the most striking backdrops in the country.

Meanwhile, there are many temperate rainforests and mountains away from the developed areas that yield waterfalls in a combination of lush settings and deep canyons. Such waterfalls include Fitzroy Falls, Carrington Falls, and Belmore Falls.

The furthest south regions of NSW is backed by the Australian Alps, which includes Mt Kosciuszko - the highest mountain in the state. Situated near Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), many locals come here for skiing. But, you can find waterfalls fed by its melting snow within its alpine forests. Some of the waterfalls that come to mind here is Tuross Falls and Paddy's River Falls.

Going in the other direction (north of Sydney), even taller, more spectacular waterfalls await. Among the waterfalls in this part of the state include those on the so-called Waterfalls Way (e.g. Apsley Falls, Tia Falls, Ebor Falls, and Wollomombi Falls among others) as well as waterfalls with a bit of history associated with them like Protestor's Falls.

WATERFALLS

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Wentworth Falls	Katoomba Falls	Bridal Veil Falls (Govett's Leap)
Kalang Falls	Gordon Falls	Minnamurra Falls
Carrington Falls	Belmore Falls	Fitzroy Falls
Twin Falls	Tuross Falls	Gibraltar Falls
Paddy's River Falls	Somersby Falls	Ellenborough Falls
Tia Falls	Apsley Falls	Dangarsleigh Falls (Dangars Falls)
Bakers Creek Falls	Wollomombi Falls	Dangar Falls
Ebor Falls	Sherrard Falls	Newell Falls
Crystal Shower Falls	Minyon Falls	Protestors Falls

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