Granite Falls walking track is a 1km, grade 3 return hike, located in the Morton National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take approximately 45mins to complete.

Hike Summary

Granite Falls walking track offers an easy amble through eucalypt-dominated bushland. Check out robust stringybark, red bloodwood and turpentine trees as you go, and brush up on the area’s history and geology with the track’s interpretive signs.
Your destination is Granite Falls lookout. This fenced viewing platform overhangs a dense green valley and offers scenic views. The 63m-high falls are quite impressive and the unusual granite rock face they trickle down is fascinating to observe. There’s space to enjoy an informal picnic while overlooking the falls.
Walking this track in spring delivers the added bonus of blooming wildflowers, including boronias, along the way.

About the region

Morton National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.
9am to 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.

Getting there

To Granite Falls carpark. Turn into Twelve Mile Road about 6km north of Bendalong Road, and travel along this gravel road until you see the sign to Granite Falls. Park entry points Granite Falls carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at the beginning of Granite Falls walking track.

Tips

It’s a good idea to put sunscreen on before you set out and remember to take a hat and plenty of drinking water
A further 2km along Twelve Mile Road you’ll find George Boyd lookout, the short Rainforest walk, and a picnic area.
If you’re bushwalking in this park it’s a good idea to bring a Morton National Park map
There are steps leading to the lookout – these require a moderate fitness level

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.