Grove Creek Falls walking track (6km), Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve, New South Wales

Grove Creek Falls walking track is a 6km, grade 4 hike located in the Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve, New South Wales. The hike should take around 3 hrs to complete.

Length: 6km

Duration: 3 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: Abercrombie Caves Access

End: Abercrombie Caves Access

Location: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve

Closest town: Abercrombie River

New South Wales

From state capital: 269km

Longitude: 149.35827255249026

Latitude: -33.91517619035161

Hike summary

This walking track takes you through bushland alongside the picturesque Grove Creek, and finishes with dramatic views of the Grove Creek Falls.

Stand at the lookout and watch the tranquil waters of the Grove Creek tumble over a sheer cliff and fall some 70 metres to the rocks below. For day-trippers or those with limited time, you can also reach the falls by road. Pack a picnic and thermos and enjoy a tasty sandwich and hot cuppa as you admire the magnificent waterfalls.

Stroll back along the creek and enjoy birdwatching along the way. You're bound to see plenty of colourful parrots and rosellas as you wander back to the visitor centre.

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Tips

There is no mobile reception in this park, but a public phone is available at the visitor centre.

Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch

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

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Location

Getting there

To Abercrombie Karst visitors centre. On entering Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve:Follow Cave Road until you get to the visitor centre, where you can pick up a map local map.Follow the creek south of the visitor centre to where the Grove Creek Falls walking track begins Park entry points Abercrombie Karst visitors centre See on map Road quality Check the weather before you set out as the road to Grove Creek Falls walking track can become boggy when it rains. Parking Parking is available at Grove Creek Falls walking track.

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About the region

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve and caves are open Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). The reserve and caves area open daily during NSW school holidays. Closed Christmas Day.

Gallery

Photo credit: Ted Wells and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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