Falcon Falls walking track
Cocoparra National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Falcon Falls walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.2km return
Time
1hr
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills: After 350-500m from the start of the walk, the track begins to slope upwards. It then slopes down to a bridge over a creek.
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The track is 2m-wide and hard-packed ground along its length with some loose gravel. Towards the end of the track there are large stones.
Steps
Occasional steps: There are 2 steep timber steps at the far end of the pedestrian bridge, around 500m along the track.
Other barriers
Other barriers: There's a low vehicle barrier that separates the carpark from the start of the track. The gap in this barrier is only 30cm wide.
Accessible options
The first 650m section of the walk leads from the carpark to a seat overlooking the gorge and is mainly flat and step-free. This part of the walk may be suitable for prams, wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
After the first 650m, the track becomes steep and rocky.
Getting there and parking
Falcon Falls walking track is in the Spring Hill precinct of Cocoparra National Park. To get there:
- Follow the Burley Griffin Way from Yenda
- Turn left into Barry Scenic Drive
- Spring Hill picnic area entrance is approximately 10km after the turnoff
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Spring Hill picnic area for Falcon Falls walking track can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available in a hard-packed ground carpark at Spring Hill picnic area where this walk begins.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Cocoparra National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Camp at Woolshed Flat while the days are still long and warm enough to explore the walking tracks and the cool nights are pleasant for sitting and watching the sun set Keep an eye out for the autumn greenhood, an early flowering orchid. .
Spring
Take Jacks Creek walking track to see gorgeous spring flowers, including orchids, daisies, wattles and tea-trees. Watch the first rainbow bee-eaters arrive to build nests in the ground. Their brilliant colours are dazzling. Climb Mount Brodgen to look out over the plains and the tree line of Murrumbidgee River .
Winter
Winter rains bring the creeks and falls to life, and the blue-tinged cypress pine trees contrast against the red rocks beautifully after wet weather. The mosses and lichens on Falcon Falls walking track are also renewed with the seasonal rains Wattles begin to flower and their glorious colour will brighten up a cold day .
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 33°C
Highest recorded
44.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
3°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
–4.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
October
Driest month
December
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
111.3mm
Facilities
- There's a non-flush toilet at Spring Hill picnic area where this walk begins
- A free gas barbecue is supplied, but you’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
- Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
- Rubbish bins are not available, so please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Falcon Falls walking track is a 2m-wide hard-packed ground track with some loose gravel sections.
The first 650m section of the walk is mainly flat and step-free and leads to a seat overlooking the gorge. This part of the walk may be suitable for prams, wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
There are some parts of the walk where people with reduced mobility may need assistance:
- There's a low vehicle barrier that separates the carpark from the start of the track. The gap in this barrier is only 30cm wide.
- There are 2 steep timber steps at the far end of the pedestrian bridge, around 500m along the track.
- After the first 650m, the track becomes steep and there are large stones towards the end of the walk.
There's a non-flush toilet at Spring Hill picnic area, where this walk begins, but it's not accessible or ambulant.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
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
- Griffith office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Closed 1pm to 2pm.
- 02 6966 8100
- npws.riverina@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 200 Yambil Street, Griffith NSW 2680
Park info
- in Cocoparra National Park in the Murray-Riverina region
Cocoparra National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.