Somersby Falls picnic area

Type

Picnic areas

Where

Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds

Accessibility

Medium

Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

Opening times

7am to 8pm daylight savings time, or 7am to 6pm at all other times

What to
bring

Drinking water

Please note

Please don’t feed the local animals.

Somersby Falls picnic area is the perfect place to escape from everyday life. Enjoy your meal amidst lush rainforest that feels a million miles away, but in reality is so close to home. It’s a great place to picnic, with free barbecues and picnic tables and plenty of space to set up your own rug and chairs. There are also accessible walking tracks nearby, and it’s a short walk to view 3 levels of the cascading waterfalls.

Whether you picnic under the shade of tall trees at the far end of the carpark, or next to Floods Creek before it descends over the cascades, you’re bound to see a bird or two. Make sure you look out for the industrious brush turkeys that might be keen on sharing your lunch. In the warmer months, you might also see water dragons, skinks and goannas around lunch time. If you’re there early in the morning, keep an eye out for lyrebirds.

When you’ve enjoyed a tasty barbecue and feel like stretching your legs, try Somersby Falls walking track. It’s an 800m return walk through rainforest that takes in views of the top and bottom waterfalls. The walk is steep and slippery in places, so keep an eye on the kids as they walk along the track.

The picnic area is great for families, school groups and visitors with limited mobility. The best time to visit is on weekdays and outside of peak school holiday periods. It’s quieter and less crowded then, and a great place to find some peace and admire the gymea lilies and rainforest plants of this area.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info