Granite Falls walking track
Morton National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Granite Falls walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1km return
Time
15 - 45min
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills: Most of the walk is flat, but there are slopes at the beginning and end of the track.
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 2m-wide and hard-packed ground for most of its length. It becomes a wood boardwalk as you reach Granite Falls lookout.
Steps
Occasional steps:
- There's a set of 15 timber steps without a handrail at the start of the walk.
- There's a set of 10 timber steps without a handrail at the end of the track, as you approach the lookout platform.
- Along the boardwalk that leads to the lookout platform, there are roughly 25-30 steps that descend to the lookout. They have a handrail on either side.
Other barriers
Gates: There's a locked pipe steel swing gate at the start of the walk.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
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.
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark at the start of the walk.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Morton National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Grab an oar and canoe down the Shoalhaven River or the Kangaroo River. Autumn rains create ideal conditions for river paddling, and you'll find good spots for beginners as well as for more experienced paddlers.
Spring
Take the Three Views or Granite Falls walking tracks to see wildflowers in colourful bloom.
Summer
The rainforests of Morton National Park are a great place to escape the summer heat – try the Erith Coal Mine track at Bundanoon or the nearby Fairy Bower Falls walk.
Facilities
Seats and resting points
There's a bench seat at the lookout.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Granite Falls walking track is mostly flat, but there are parts of the walk that people with reduced mobility may find difficult to navigate:
- There are roughly 50 steps along the track; 15 steps at the start of the walk, 10 steps at the end of the walk and 25-30 steps as you descend to the lookout.
- The steps at the start and end of the walk don't have a handrail.
- There are slopes at the beginning and end of the walk
There's a bench seat at the lookout for resting.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Ulladulla office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
- 02 4454 9500
- npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Lot 9 Blackburn Industrial Estate, 6 Coller Road Ulladulla NSW 2539
Park info
- in 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.
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Park entry fees:
Fitzroy Falls: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and cards accepted.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
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Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577 - 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4887 8270