Tia Falls walk
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Tia Falls walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.5km return
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Steps
No steps
Gradient
Short steep hills: The track is mostly flat with a few short steep sections.
Quality of path
Formed track: The walk is 1.2m-wide and bitumen at the start before becoming hard-packed ground to the end of the track. There are 4 pedestrian bridges at points along the walk.
Getting there and parking
Tia Falls walk starts at Tia Falls lookout and picnic area in the Tia Falls precinct of Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. To get there:
- Take Oxley Highway from Walcha and look for the turn-off to Tia Falls, 19km past the Apsley Gorge turn-off.
- Follow this unsealed road/trail for 7km to Tia Falls lookout and picnic area
Parking
Parking is available in a bitumen carpark at Tia Falls lookout and picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
A great time to tackle the Green Gully track when the days are not too hot and the nights not too cold.
Spring
The heathlands are a riot of colour when the flowers are out.
Summer
The waterfalls are likely to be at their most impressive after the summer rains.
Winter
Crisp, cool and clear days are good for a brisk half day bushwalk.
Facilities
There are accessible non-flush toilets and picnic tables at Tia Falls picnic area where this walk begins.
Seats and resting points
There is a bench seat with backrest at Tia Gorge View lookout.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
- Tia Falls walk is a 1.2m-wide track that starts off as bitumen before becoming hard-packed ground. There are 4 pedestrian bridges at points along the walk.
- There are some short steep sections along the track where people with reduced mobility may need assistance.
- There's a bench seat with a backrest where you can rest at Tia Gorge View lookout.
- There are accessible toilets at Tia Falls picnic area where this walk begins.
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
- Walcha office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6777 4700
- npws.nea@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 188W North Street, Walcha NSW 2354
Park info
- in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are 3 areas in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park where you'll need day use vehicle permits: Halls Peak campground and picnic area, Riverside campground and picnic area, and Youdales Hut campground and picnic area. Day use vehicle permits can be bought online or by calling the National Parks Contact Centre on 1300 072 757. If camping, permit fees are included in the campground fee.
Contact us for permits