Holiday houses in Fitzroy Falls

Nestled in Morton National Park, in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales, the tiny village of Fitzroy Falls sits next to one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Australia. The 81-metre-high Fitzroy Falls drops dramatically into the natural rainforest ravine below, and the views across the escarpment are simply breathtaking.

Apart from the beautiful waterfalls, Fitzroy Falls offers a magnificent national park experience, including several walking tracks, where you’ll encounter an abundance of wildlife such as singing lyrebirds and the inquisitive swamp wallabies. There are a handful of lookout points offering amazing views into the rainforest gullies, and you can take a break at the Fitzroy Falls picnic area and enjoy a bite by the creek. The adventure starts at the award-winning Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, featuring a cafe, souvenir shop, and park that harnesses aspects of the Aboriginal people’s history in this location. From the there, it’s a short journey along the wheelchair-accessible boardwalk to reach the impressive waterfalls.

The best time to visit Fitzroy Falls is in the spring and early autumn when you can expect pleasant sunny days and fewer chances of rain. In the nearby town of Burrawang, the annual Easter Market is well worth a visit. It’s the longest-running market in the Southern Highlands, boasting 150 stalls selling locally grown food products, arts and crafts, clothing, and jewellery, with plenty of music and entertainment. If you’re visiting in the springtime, you can wander along the East Rim wildflower walking track to see the wildflowers in colourful bloom. Summer in Fitzroy Falls will offer warm days, although the shades of the rainforests in Morton National Park ensure that temperatures remain pleasant. Whenever you decide to visit, you’ll find a range of Fitzroy Falls accommodations to suit your tastes.

Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre & Fitzroy Falls

Before you head to the Falls, take some time to browse the award-winning visitor centre. You’ll learn about local history, native wildlife and birdlife, and gain insight into the Aboriginal history of the region. There’s a cafe and souvenir shop, and from there, the main lookout for Fitzroy Falls is only 200 metres along the boardwalk, with easy wheelchair access. Once you reach the overhanging viewpoint, you’ll want to soak up the stunning panoramas of the magnificent falls and cliff face.

West Rim walking track

You can take the 3.5-kilometre walk through pristine eucalypt forests and lush rainforests and enjoy spectacular views of the dramatic gorges and waterfalls of Morton National Park. Following this gently rolling track, you’ll trace the western edge of the horseshoe-shaped escarpment, which leads to Renown Lookout. With panoramic points along the way, you’ll find plenty of places to stop and take in breathtaking views of the deep river valleys and waterfalls.

Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route

The 30-kilometre Fitzroy Falls to Kangaroo Valley cycling route offers views of Morton National Park from a different perspective. You’ll head to Meryla Pass at the top of the trail, down through Yarrunga Creek Valley, and finish in one of the most beautiful towns in the Southern Highlands. Along the way, you’ll discover plenty of scenic stops and wildlife, including wombats and kangaroos. Bike rentals are available in nearby Burrawang, just a 15-minute drive away.