Carrington Falls walking track
Budderoo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Carrington Falls walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
0.6km loop
Time
30 - 45min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Carrington Falls walking track is in the Carrington Falls area of Budderoo National Park. To get there:
From Robertson:
- Head east on the Illawarra Highway
- Turn right onto Jamberoo Mountain Road at The Famous Robertson Pie Shop and continue for 5km
- Turn right onto Carrington Falls Road and continue around 2.5km
- Turn sharp right onto Thomas Place Road and continue to the end, where you’ll reach Carrington Falls picnic area, also known as Thomas’ Place picnic area.
From Kiama:
- Head towards Jamberoo on Jamberoo Road around 8km
- Continue through Jamberoo town and turn right onto Churchill Street then left onto Jamberoo Mountain Road
- Follow around 18km then turn sharp left onto Carrington Falls Road towards Carrington Falls and continue around 2.5km
- Turn sharp right onto Thomas Place Road and continue to the end, where you’ll reach Carrington Falls picnic area, also known as Thomas’ Place picnic area.
Park entry points
Parking is available at Carrington Falls picnic area, also known as Thomas’ Place picnic area, where the walking track begins.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Facilities
Picnic tables, parking, and non-flush toilets are available at Carrington Falls picnic area, where the walking track begins.
You’ll need to bring your own supply of drinking water. There are no bins, so you’ll need to take all rubbish away with you.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Prohibited
Adventure activities including abseiling and rock climbing are not permitted.
Cycling
Fishing
Horses
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 Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.
-
Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.
Buy annual pass
Visitor centre
-
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
345 Minnamurra Falls Road, Jamberoo NSW 2533 - 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4236 0469