Length: 400m
Duration: 20mins
Grade: 2
Style: Return
Start: Namadgi NP Car Park
End: Namadgi NP Car Park

Location: Namadgi National Park
Closest Town: Tharwa
Distance from CBD: 41km
State: ACT
Latitude: -35.530904
Longitude: 149.066054

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Gibraltar Falls is a 400m, grade 2 return hike, located in Namadgi National Park, ACT. The hike should take approximately 20mins to complete.

Hike Summary

A short walk down to the falls. Slippery after rain. Stay behind barriers.

Gibraltar Falls is upstream from Woods Reserve, a few minutes drive south off Corin Road. Discover this secluded spot at the edge of Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest.

Make use of the picnic shelter, gas BBQ, amenities block at the Gibraltar Falls car park. Take the short gravel track to a lookout over the Gibraltar Falls and Gibraltar Creek.

Woods reserve has picnic tables, barbecues and a camping area.

About the region

Namadgi National Park

With remote wilderness experiences, a wide range of natural environments, an abundance of native wildlife, and Aboriginal and European cultural sites, there are many reasons to visit Namadgi National Park. Namadgi covers 106,095 hectares, with 160 kilometres of marked walking tracks. Visit the Namadgi Visitor Centre to get expert advice and see displays and audiovisuals. The Visitor's Centre is open 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 4.30 pm on weekends and public holidays. It is closed Christmas Day.

Walking is a great way to explore Namadgi National Park, with 160 kilometres of walking trails to explore the park.

The following table outlines some of the popular walks within the park. Click on the name of the trail to load a trail guide.

Notes on the park's 160 kilometres of marked walking tracks can be found in the Namadgi Map and Guide, available at the Namadgi Visitor Centre shop and the Canberra Regional Visitor Centre for $4.50.

For more information, a location map and facilities please visit the ACT Government Information Portal.

Getting there

A short walk down to the falls. Slippery after rain. Stay behind barriers.

Gibraltar Falls is upstream from Woods Reserve, a few minutes drive south off Corin Road. Discover this secluded spot at the edge of Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest.

Make use of the picnic shelter, gas BBQ, amenities block at the Gibraltar Falls car park. Take the short gravel track to a lookout over the Gibraltar Falls and Gibraltar Creek.

Woods reserve has picnic tables, barbecues and a camping area.