Grove Creek Falls walking track is a 6km, grade 4 hike located in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve, New South Wales. The hike should take around 3 hours to complete.
Hike overview
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.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 634 m
Min elevation: 580 m
Total climbing: 217 m
Total descent: -217 m
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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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.
About the region
Famous for its incredible limestone caves, Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve offers great bushwalking, waterfalls and picturesque camping for the whole family. An Abercrombie Caves tour is an unforgettable experience.
Set in a peaceful valley, Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve is a spectacular place to visit and a unique opportunity to experience the hidden depths of NSW. Abercrombie Caves boasts the largest natural arch in the southern hemisphere, as well as a number of other grand, richly decorated caves. Take the kids on a cave tour and go on a magical underground journey.
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.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.