Fitzroy Falls in the beautiful Morton National Park is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Australia. Located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, this dramatic waterfall plunges 81 metres into the pristine Yarrung Valley below. It’s a perfect spot for day-trippers, nature lovers, photographers and hikers with winding forest trails, breathtaking views and rare native birds and wildlife.
Just over two hours' drive from Sydney, Fitzroy Falls is a popular destination for visitors wanting to escape the city and breathe in the clean mountain air. The walking tracks and viewing platforms are well-maintained and easy to access and offer magnificent views from a host of vantage points. A perfect starting point is the award-winning Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre.
Situated near the head of the Yarrunga Creek in the Morton National Park, Fitzroy Falls and the surrounding area were known to the local Aboriginal people - the Wodi Wodi - as Yarrunga. The first European settler to see the falls was Charles Throsby in the early 19th century.
Fitzroy Falls was named in honour of Sir Charles Fitzroy, then Governor of New South Wales during his visit to the area in 1850. A decade later, planning began for a town, but little progress was made. Today, the hamlet of Fitzroy Falls has a population of around 220 people, with a few dozen homes surrounded by farmland.
Fitzroy Falls are particularly spectacular after rain when they’re at their most powerful. Over the years, Fitzroy Falls and Morton National Park became (and still are) popular destinations for tourists and Sydneysiders and a ‘must-do’ when visiting the many attractions of the Southern Highlands.
Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is just a short walk from the beautiful Fitzroy Falls and is well worth a stop. The centre stocks plenty of local information and exhibits, not just about Fitzroy Falls, but on local history, walking trails, the wildlife and birds unique to this area, as well as the broader Southern Downs region.
From the centre, visitors can enjoy short walks or take off on longer bush trails. The East Rim and West Rim tracks wind through native bushland and provide panoramic views and the opportunity to spot the local birds and wildlife. The East Rim Wildflower walking track is particularly popular in spring as the flowers are in bloom.
The Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre also offers insights into the Aboriginal history of the region and Aboriginal Cultural walks. The centre is a wonderful place to buy authentic Australian-made souvenirs or stop for a while at The Burrow Cafe.
Fitzroy Falls is located in Morton National Park, in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales. The falls are a short distance from the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre on Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls.
The Southern Highlands region offers many attractions such as wineries, dining, shopping and bushwalking. Neighbouring towns to Fitzroy Falls include the larger centres of Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale and Robertson, along with smaller towns such as Berrima, Bundanoon, Exeter, and Sutton Forest.
Fitzroy Falls is a village in the Wingecarribee Shire, in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales. Originally known as Yarrunga, it was renamed after the 81-metre Fitzroy Falls.
No, you cannot swim at Fitzroy Falls due to safety restrictions. A path that previously led to a swimming area has been blocked due to dangerous conditions and landslides.
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