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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

Click on one of the waterfalls below to read more about it.

Wentworth Falls

Wentworth Falls
Katoomba Falls

Katoomba Falls
The wispy Bridal Veil Falls at Govett's Leap

Bridal Veil Falls (Govett's Leap)
the remote Kalang Falls in the Kanangra-Boyd region of the Blue Mountains

Kalang Falls
Gordon Falls - one of many smaller waterfalls in the Blue Mountains

Gordon Falls
The Upper Minnamurra Falls

Minnamurra Falls
Carrington Falls

Carrington Falls
The majestic two-tiered Belmore Falls

Belmore Falls
Fitzroy Falls

Fitzroy Falls
One of the Twin Falls in Morton National Park

Twin Falls
the remote Tuross Falls in Wadbilliga National Park

Tuross Falls
Gibraltar Falls near Canberra

Gibraltar Falls
Paddy's River Falls near the Snowy Mountains

Paddy's River Falls
Somersby Falls

Somersby Falls
Ellenborough Falls

Ellenborough Falls
Tia Falls

Tia Falls
Apsley Falls

Apsley Falls
The dry Dangarsleigh Falls (or Dangars Falls) near Armidale

Dangarsleigh Falls (Dangars Falls)
Bakers Creek Falls

Bakers Creek Falls
Wollomombi Falls

Wollomombi Falls
Dangar Falls near Dorrigo

Dangar Falls
Ebor Falls

Ebor Falls
Sherrard Falls

Sherrard Falls
Newell Falls

Newell Falls
Crystal Shower Falls

Crystal Shower Falls
Minyon Falls

Minyon Falls
Protestors Falls

Protestors Falls





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