Waterfall walk
Willi Willi National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Waterfall walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
7.2km return
Time
3hrs 30min - 4hrs 30min
Quality of markings
No directional signage
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Waterfall walk is in the Wilson River precinct of Willi Willi National Park. To get there:
From Wauchope:
- Take the Beechwood Road to Beechwood
- Then turn onto Bellangary Road
- Turn onto Hastings Forest Way
- Turn into Wilson River Road to reach the picnic area.
From Kempsey:
- Take Pacific Highway south to Rollands Plains Road in Telegraph Point
- Continue on Rollands Plains Road. Keep left to go through Rollands Plains village onto Bril Bril Road
- Turn right onto Hastings Forest Way
- Turn right onto Wilson River Road to reach the picnic area.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Wilson River picnic area can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available at Wilson River picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Will Willi National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Birds are plentiful in the rainforest so it's a great time for birdwatching.
Summer
Meander along the cool Waterfall walk where you can take a refreshing swim.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
26°C and 28°C
Highest recorded
42.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
16°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
-5.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
July
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
234.6mm
Facilities
Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Maps and downloads
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
- Kempsey office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6561 6700
- npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 247 Old Station Rd, Verges Creek NSW 2440
Park info
- in Willi Willi National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Willi Willi National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.