West Rim walking track
Morton National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about West Rim walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3.5km return
Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
West Rim walking track is in the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre precinct of Morton National Park. To get there:
- Travel to Southern Highlands in NSW
- Drive to Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, where the walk starts.
- To access the walk from Nowra, drive along Moss Vale Road
Parking
Parking is available at the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre. A daily motor vehicle fee applies at the visitor centre carpark.
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.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
38.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
0°C and 14°C
Lowest recorded
-9°C (Nerriga)
Rainfall
Wettest month
June (Moss vale); March (Nerriga)
Driest month
September (Moss Vale and Nerriga)
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
333mm (Moss Vale); 200.7mm (Nerriga)
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- Wheelchairs can access this area with some difficulty
- There are wheelchair facilities at Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre and wheelchair access to the main lookout on West Rim walking track
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
- Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
- 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4887 8270
- FitzroyFalls.VisitorCentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577
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