Grove Creek Falls walking track
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Grove Creek Falls walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
6km return
Time
2 - 3hrs
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Flat
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
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
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.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A time when the weather is mild and you can enjoy a pleasant walk along Gulpa Creek.
Spring
A great time to see the wildflowers, trees, and plants in bloom and lots of wildlife activity.
Winter
Forests and wetland environments tend to be flooded during this time and are full of life.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
8°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
27°C
Winter temperature
Average
-0.1°C and 12°C
Lowest recorded
-1.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
268.4mm
Facilities
- You'll need to bring your own drinking water
- You are encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
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
- Abercrombie Caves office
- Thursday to Monday, 9am to 4.30pm. During NSW school holidays, 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 6368 8603
- abercrombie.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 272 Caves Road, Abercrombie River 2795
Park info
- in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve in the Country NSW 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.